How far is Washington from Phoenix?

About 1976 miles (3187 km) separate Washington and Phoenix.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Washington to Phoenix leave from Union Station and arrive at N 27th Ave. These are the main pick-up and drop-off 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 Phoenix?

Once in Phoenix, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Arizona Biltmore Resort - Adobe Course, Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting, The Children’s Museum of Phoenix, Heard Museum and Chase Field.

Bus Washington to Phoenix from $153 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Phoenix on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	3d 6h	6:10pm	Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:50am	Union Station	2d 3h	7:10am	Phoenix Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:00pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	2d 18h	7:10am	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	2d 19h	7:10am	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	2d 19h	7:10am	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:25 PM EST.

Get from Washington to Phoenix

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 15 hours 16 minutes and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

2d 15hAverage Duration

1969 milesDistance

79kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,372 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,315 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Phoenix?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Phoenix

A - N 27th Ave

B - Phoenix Greyhound Station

C - Glendale Ave

D - 44th St Stn

E - Desert Ridge

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

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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Phoenix, AZ was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $223

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

You can expect to pay from $223 to $494 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Phoenix, AZ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $223 which is on 2025-11-15.