Bus Los Angeles to Washington, DC - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Los Angeles to Washington, DC

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Los Angeles to Washington, DC from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$283

tomorrow

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Thursday

$222

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	62h 50m	12:55 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	6:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$283	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/5/2025 12:55:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $283 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 50m
Greyhound US	76h 40m	6:00 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	1:40 AM	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	Economy	$284	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/5/2025 6:00:00 PM to Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $284 per person are available. Travel duration is 76h 40m
FlixBus	66h 0m	1:20 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	10:20 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$285	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/5/2025 1:20:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $285 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 0m
FlixBus	65h 0m	9:35 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	5:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$286	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/5/2025 9:35:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $286 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 0m
Greyhound US	58h 50m	8:30 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	10:20 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$288	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/5/2025 8:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $288 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	58h 50m	8:30 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	10:20 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$222	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/11/2025 8:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 50m
FlixBus	66h 0m	1:20 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	10:20 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$228	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/11/2025 1:20:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $228 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 0m
Greyhound US	62h 50m	12:55 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	6:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$229	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/11/2025 12:55:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $229 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 50m
FlixBus	65h 0m	9:35 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	5:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$231	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/11/2025 9:35:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $231 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 0m
Greyhound US	76h 40m	6:00 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	1:40 AM	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	Economy	$258	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/11/2025 6:00:00 PM to Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $258 per person are available. Travel duration is 76h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Los Angeles to Washington, DC is $185 on 12/2/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Los Angeles and Washington, DC

See here how frequent the connections between Los Angeles and Washington, DC are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Los Angeles to Washington, DC. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Los Angeles and Washington, DC.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 4 buses from Los Angeles to Washington, DC, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Los Angeles and Washington, DC, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Los Angeles to Washington, DC

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 6 times every day by bus from Los Angeles to Washington, DC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Los Angeles to Washington, DC starting from $185!

Cheapest Bus	$185
Fastest Bus	61h 50m
Earliest Bus	9:35 AM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	2,295.9 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Los Angeles to Washington, DC

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Los Angeles for Washington, DC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

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Monday

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Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$283

Saturday 12/06

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

$222

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Los Angeles to Washington, DC

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Los Angeles to Washington, DC, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $222, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Los Angeles to Washington, DC. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $283.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Los Angeles to Washington, DC, with $222. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $231.

How to save money travelling from Los Angeles to Washington, DC

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Los Angeles to Washington, DC in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Los Angeles to Washington, DC, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Los Angeles to Washington, DC are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Los Angeles and Washington, DC

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Los Angeles and Washington, DC.

Downtown Bus Station

N Main St 512

Las Casas

Main Street 94

Tufesa

Maple Ave 611

Union Station

Ramirez Street 401-479

Amtrak

Alameda Street 738-788

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

C Street SW DC 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 400

Service and Comfort on the bus from Los Angeles to Washington, DC

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Los Angeles to Washington, DC? Or which bus companies serve the route Los Angeles to Washington, DC? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Los Angeles to Washington, DC bus

How much does a Los Angeles Washington, DC bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $185 and takes 61h 50m to reach Washington, DC. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Los Angeles to Washington, DC?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $185 and $293. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Washington, DC.

On average, how many connections are available from Los Angeles to Washington, DC each day?

Every day, the Los Angeles to Washington, DC bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Los Angeles to Washington, DC take?

The fastest bus from Los Angeles to Washington, DC is offered by Greyhound US and takes 61h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $288. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Los Angeles to Washington, DC?

The earliest bus arriving in Washington, DC from Los Angeles starts at 9:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Los Angeles to Washington, DC?

The latest bus trip departing from Los Angeles for Washington, DC starts at 8:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Los Angeles Washington, DC route?

When traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Washington, DC, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Washington, DC?

You can check all the direct connections between Los Angeles and Washington, DC by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Los Angeles to Washington, DC bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Los Angeles Washington, DC bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Los Angeles Washington, DC bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Los Angeles to Washington, DC on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Los Angeles to Washington, DC

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Los Angeles and to Washington, DC

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Los Angeles and to Washington, DC. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!