How far is Washington from Montgomery?

About 688 miles (1109 km) separate Washington and Montgomery.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Washington to Montgomery leave from Union Station and arrive at Montgomery, AL. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Montgomery, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Old Iron Works, Bluejack National Golf Club, Sunshine Farm, The Golf Club at La Torretta and Grand Texas Theme Park.

Washington to Montgomery from $99 | Refundable Tickets

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from $105

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 19 at 9:15am
Departure city: Washington
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: August 20 at 2:00am
Destination city: Montgomery
Destination location: Montgomery, AL
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h 45m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 19 at 2:40am
Departure city: Washington
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: August 19 at 6:40pm
Destination city: Montgomery
Destination location: Montgomery, AL
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h
Departure time: August 19 at 2:40am
Departure city: Washington
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: August 19 at 6:40pm
Destination city: Montgomery
Destination location: Montgomery, AL
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h
Departure time: August 19 at 3:35am
Departure city: Washington
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: August 19 at 10:40pm
Destination city: Montgomery
Destination location: Montgomery, AL
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 20h 5m
Departure time: August 19 at 10:45pm
Departure city: Washington
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: August 20 at 6:40pm
Destination city: Montgomery
Destination location: Montgomery, AL
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 20h 55m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Montgomery.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$98 - $263	Average Duration20h 5m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$517 - $517	Average Duration2d 11h	CO₂ emissions 101kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Montgomery

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Montgomery. The journey takes about 20 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

20h 5mAverage Duration

$98Cheapest ticket

28kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Montgomery, AL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$128

Average bus trip duration20h 5m

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure2:40am

Distance688 miles (1109 km)

Latest bus departure10:45pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,185 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,116 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.

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

Washington to Montgomery Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Washington to Montgomery. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Washington to Montgomery.

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

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Montgomery?

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 Montgomery

A - Montgomery, AL

B - TA Travel Center

C - Greyhound Station

D - Las Palmas

Frequently asked questions for your trip Washington, DC, US - Montgomery, AL

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

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$118

08/17

$121

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$99

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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Montgomery, AL was searched and found on Aug 19, 2025 with a price of $99

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 Montgomery, AL, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $99 to $121 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Montgomery, AL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $99 which is on 2025-08-19.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Washington and Montgomery!

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 Montgomery.

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 Washington to Montgomery.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Washington to Montgomery while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Montgomery, AL?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time20h 5m	Avg Price$128	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 11h	Avg Price$517	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Washington, DC, US by bus?

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Train from Washington, DC, US to Montgomery, AL

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Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Montgomery, AL

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Where are the popular stops in Washington and Montgomery?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Washington, DC, US - Montgomery, AL

How far is Washington from Montgomery?

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

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

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What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Montgomery, AL?

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