What is the travel distance from St. Louis to Washington?

The distance separating St. Louis and Washington is 708 miles (1142 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from St. Louis to Washington?

The majority of buses traveling from St. Louis to Washington start their journey at Gateway Station and wind up at Union Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel 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 Library of Congress, The Mall/Monuments, Jefferson Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery and Supreme Court.

St. Louis to Washington from $73 | Refundable Tickets

TodayAug 22

from $107

TomorrowAug 23

SunAug 24

from $98

MonAug 25

from $100

TueAug 26

from $114

WedAug 27

from $85

ThuAug 28

from $94

FriAug 29

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One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 24 at 11:30pm
Departure city: St. Louis
Departure location: Gateway Station
Arrival time: August 26 at 2:30am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 2h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 24 at 2:30am
Departure city: St. Louis
Departure location: Gateway Station
Arrival time: August 25 at 2:30am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 23h
Departure time: August 24 at 2:30am
Departure city: St. Louis
Departure location: Gateway Station
Arrival time: August 25 at 2:30am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 23h
Departure time: August 24 at 8:30am
Departure city: St. Louis
Departure location: Gateway Station
Arrival time: August 25 at 9:05am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 23h 35m
Departure time: August 24 at 8:45am
Departure city: St. Louis
Departure location: Gateway Station
Arrival time: August 25 at 11:30am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 1h

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Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Washington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$81 - $306	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$108 - $956	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from St. Louis to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

$81Cheapest ticket

29kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$128

Average bus trip duration1d 4h

Number of daily buses16

Earliest bus departure2:00am

Distance707 miles (1140 km)

Latest bus departure11:30pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,193 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

Greyhound St. Louis Washington recent customer reviews

Trip from St. Louis to DC beginning evening of 9/22 was supposed to take 22 hours. Instead it took 31. Deoarture 3.5 hours late becausethere was no driver resulted in another 5.5 hour delay in Pittsburgh because all travelers going further south missed their connection. Unacceptable. While in Pittsburgh, the station fire alarm went off and continued blaring for 55 minutes. No one knew hiw to turn it off. Once the fire dept. had assessed there was no fire, which happened quickly we were not petmitted to remain outside and had to re-enter the bldg. The deafening blare continued for 43 more minutes. There were children present. One 2-1/2-yr-old was still saying he couldn't hear what his Mommy was saying many hours later when they got they got off the bus in Baltimore.

Merri W.

September 26, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/510,179 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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 St. Louis Washington recent customer reviews

Trip from St. Louis to DC beginning evening of 9/22 was supposed to take 22 hours. Instead it took 31. Deoarture 3.5 hours late becausethere was no driver resulted in another 5.5 hour delay in Pittsburgh because all travelers going further south missed their connection. Unacceptable. While in Pittsburgh, the station fire alarm went off and continued blaring for 55 minutes. No one knew hiw to turn it off. Once the fire dept. had assessed there was no fire, which happened quickly we were not petmitted to remain outside and had to re-enter the bldg. The deafening blare continued for 43 more minutes. There were children present. One 2-1/2-yr-old was still saying he couldn't hear what his Mommy was saying many hours later when they got they got off the bus in Baltimore.

Merri W.

September 26, 2018

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

St. Louis to Washington Bus

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Bus service from St. Louis to Washington will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Washington from St. Louis, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in St. Louis and Washington?

Stops in St. Louis

A - Gateway 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 for your trip St. Louis - Washington, DC, US

What is the travel distance from St. Louis to Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from St. Louis to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

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

Best price found

08/20

$169

08/21

$162

Today

$105

08/23

$123

08/24

$115

08/25

$92

08/26

$106

08/27

$79

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 27, 2025 with a price of $79

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

You can expect to pay from $79 to $203 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $79 which is on 2025-08-27.

Usually FlixBus 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from St. Louis to Washington but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from St. Louis to Washington, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from St. Louis to Washington.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from St. Louis to Washington, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 4h	Avg Price$128	Daily Departures16
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 4h	Avg Price$292	Daily Departures1

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One passenger / one way

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

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Greyhound St. Louis Washington recent customer reviews

Greyhound St. Louis Washington recent customer reviews

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Where are the popular stops in St. Louis and Washington?

Frequently asked questions for your trip St. Louis - Washington, DC, US

What is the travel distance from St. Louis to Washington?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from St. Louis to Washington?

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

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

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

Will you be returning to St. Louis by bus?

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