How far is Stamford from Washington?

The distance between the two cities is 238 miles (384 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Stamford to Washington leave from Stamford Station and arrive at Union Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 National Museum of American History, Library of Congress, United States Capitol, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and The Mall/Monuments.

Bus Stamford to Washington from $37 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Stamford to Washington on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
OurBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:30am	Stamford, CT (College breaks only)	8h 40m	7:10pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound + OurBus	Bus	10:30am	Stamford, CT (College breaks only)	8h 40m	7:10pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	11:30am	Stamford, CT (College breaks only)	8h 30m	8:00pm	Stadium-Armory Metro	No tags
OurBus + Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:30am	Stamford, CT (College breaks only)	9h 45m	9:15pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:40am	Stamford Bus Stop	18h 35m	6:15am	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Stamford to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 10 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

10h 25mAverage Duration

236 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $148	Average Duration10h 25m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$39 - $773	Average Duration4h 37m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,377 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.

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Stamford and Washington, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

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

Where are the popular stops in Stamford and Washington?

Stops in Stamford

A - Stamford Station

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Stamford, CT, US 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

11/14

$64

11/15

$53

Today

$57

11/17

$52

11/18

$48

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No data

11/20

$46

11/21

$45

The cheapest trip from Stamford, CT, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $45

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

You can expect to pay from $45 to $71 for a bus ticket from Stamford, CT, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-11-21.