How far is Springfield from Washington?

The distance separating Springfield and Washington is 322 miles (519 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Springfield to Washington?

Most of the buses traveling from Springfield to Washington leave from Bus Station and arrive at Union Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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 Georgetown, The Mall/Monuments, Arlington National Cemetery, Washington National Cathedral and National Gallery of Art.

Bus Springfield to Washington from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Springfield to Washington on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:25pm	Springfield Union Station	8h 55m	8:20am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:50am	Springfield Union Station	9h 10m	7:00pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	12:45pm	Springfield Union Station	10h 45m	11:30pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	5:40pm	Springfield Union Station	9h 40m	3:20am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	8:15am	Springfield Union Station	12h	8:15pm	Washington	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 1:05 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Springfield to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 7 hours 31 minutes and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

7h 31mAverage Duration

321 milesDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $204	Average Duration10h 40m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$57 - $855	Average Duration7h 31m	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Springfield and Washington?

Stops in Springfield

A
Bus Station
1776 Main St, Springfield, MA 01103
B
UMass
1500 Main St (outside the CVS pharmacy), Springfield, MA 01115

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,398 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Peter Pan

4/56,333 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Amtrak

4/55,598 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 Springfield, MA to Washington, DC, US by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/20

$64

11/21

$77

Today

$68

11/23

$60

11/24

$59

11/25

$69

11/26

$92

11/27

$51

The cheapest trip from Springfield, MA to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $51

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

You can expect to pay from $51 to $150 for a bus ticket from Springfield, MA to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Peter Pan, Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.