How far is Reading from Washington?

The distance separating Reading and Washington is 119 miles (191 km).

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Library of Congress, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Georgetown.

Bus Reading to Washington from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Reading to Washington on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	10h 10m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	11:40am	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	6h 5m	5:45pm	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50am	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	9h 25m	5:15pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	9:15pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	7h 30m	4:45am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	7:50am	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	9h	4:50pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 11:18 AM EST.

Get from Reading to Washington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

9hAverage Duration

115 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,366 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Reading, US to Washington, DC, US by bus

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$65

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The cheapest trip from Reading, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $60

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Reading, US to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $60 to $78 for a bus ticket from Reading, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-11-21.