Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to St. Louis

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TodayAug 11
from US$165
TomorrowAug 12
from US$99
WedAug 13
from US$123
ThuAug 14
from US$119
FriAug 15
from US$137
SatAug 16
from US$135
SunAug 17
from US$132
MonAug 18

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to St. Louis

Bus
Average PriceUS$93 - US$275Average Duration1d 4h
28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$128 - US$1,069Average Duration1d 9h
104kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to St. Louis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
1d 4hAverage Duration
US$93Cheapest ticket
28kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to St. Louis: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$138
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 4h
Number of daily buses14
Earliest bus departure12:40am
Distance1138 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Washington to St. Louis Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, DC, US - St. Louis

  1. How far is Washington from St. Louis?

    Washington and St. Louis are 1142 km (708 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Washington to St. Louis?

    Buses departing from Union Station in Washington will take you to Gateway Station in St. Louis.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-09
US$183
08-10
US$190
Today
US$157
08-12
US$91
08-13
US$120
08-14
US$114
08-15
US$129
08-16
US$127
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to St. Louis was searched and found on Aug 12, 2025 with a price of US$91

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 St. Louis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$91 to US$252 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$91 which is on 2025-08-12.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Washington to St. Louis.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Washington to St. Louis.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Washington to St. Louis will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to St. Louis?

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