Bus Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC

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

today

tomorrow

from $186

Monday

from $274

Tuesday

Wednesday

from $279

Thursday

Friday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	74h 55m	10:45 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	1:40 AM	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	Economy	$186	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/20/2025 10:45:00 PM to Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/24/2025 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $186 per person are available. Travel duration is 74h 55m
FlixBus	85h 50m	12:40 PM	Phoenix, AZ	44th St/Washington	2:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$191	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 44th St/Washington, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/20/2025 12:40:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/24/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $191 per person are available. Travel duration is 85h 50m
Greyhound US	57h 10m	10:45 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	7:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$195	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/20/2025 10:45:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/23/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $195 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 10m
Greyhound US	59h 5m	8:00 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	7:05 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$202	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/20/2025 8:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/22/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $202 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	54h 15m	4:10 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	10:25 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$274	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/21/2025 4:10:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/23/2025 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $274 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 15m
Greyhound US	90h 20m	7:20 AM	Phoenix, AZ	44th St/Washington	1:40 AM	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	Economy	$279	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 44th St/Washington, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/21/2025 7:20:00 AM to Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/25/2025 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $279 per person are available. Travel duration is 90h 20m
Greyhound US	74h 55m	10:45 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	1:40 AM	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	Economy	$285	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/21/2025 10:45:00 PM to Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/25/2025 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $285 per person are available. Travel duration is 74h 55m
FlixBus	85h 50m	12:40 PM	Phoenix, AZ	44th St/Washington	2:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$309	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 44th St/Washington, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/21/2025 12:40:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/25/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $309 per person are available. Travel duration is 85h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC via Glendale, AZ, you can save more than $6? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 2%
  
  74h 35m
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  
  9 mi
  
  11:05 PM
  
  Glendale, AZ
  Central Bus Station
  
  1:40 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Dupont Circle Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $268
  
  A Bus from goes from Central Bus Station, Glendale, AZ (USA) at 7/21/2025 11:05:00 PM to Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/25/2025 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $268 per person are available. Travel duration is 74h 35m
Did you know that if you travel from Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $46? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  75h 45m
  
  0
  
  10:45 PM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  7:05 AM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $124
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/20/2025 10:45:00 PM to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 7/22/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 20m
- Busbud
  
  27h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:30 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  2:30 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $104
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 7/22/2025 11:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/24/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 0m
Travel time is 21h 30m longer, but you will save $46

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	57h 10m	10:45 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	7:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$279	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/23/2025 10:45:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/26/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $279 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 10m
Greyhound US	54h 15m	4:10 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	10:25 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$280	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/23/2025 4:10:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/25/2025 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $280 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 15m
Greyhound US	60h 0m	5:45 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$286	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/23/2025 5:45:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/26/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $286 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 0m
Greyhound US	90h 20m	7:20 AM	Phoenix, AZ	44th St/Washington	1:40 AM	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	Economy	$288	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 44th St/Washington, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/23/2025 7:20:00 AM to Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/27/2025 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $288 per person are available. Travel duration is 90h 20m
Greyhound US	59h 5m	8:00 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	7:05 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$295	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/23/2025 8:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/25/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $295 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC via Glendale, AZ, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 1%
  
  56h 50m
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  
  9 mi
  
  11:05 PM
  
  Glendale, AZ
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:55 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $279
  
  A Bus from goes from Central Bus Station, Glendale, AZ (USA) at 7/23/2025 11:05:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/26/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $279 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 50m
Did you know that if you travel from Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $51? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  75h 45m
  
  0
  
  10:45 PM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  7:05 AM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $124
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/20/2025 10:45:00 PM to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 7/22/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 20m
- Busbud
  
  27h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:30 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  2:30 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $104
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 7/22/2025 11:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/24/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 0m
Travel time is 21h 30m longer, but you will save $51

Frequency of bus connections between Phoenix, AZ and Washington, DC

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Phoenix, AZ and Washington, DC.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 9 buses from Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC, while Night sees the fewest connections between Phoenix, AZ and Washington, DC, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC starting from $186!

Cheapest Bus	$186
Fastest Bus	54h 15m
Earliest Bus	4:10 AM
Latest Bus	10:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	1,979.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Phoenix, AZ for Washington, DC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/19/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/13

Monday 07/14

Tuesday 07/15

Wednesday 07/16

Thursday 07/17

Friday 07/18

Saturday 07/19

Sunday 07/20

$186

Monday 07/21

$274

Tuesday 07/22

Wednesday 07/23

$279

Thursday 07/24

Friday 07/25

Saturday 07/26

$246

Sunday 07/27

Monday 07/28

Tuesday 07/29

Wednesday 07/30

Thursday 07/31

Friday 08/01

Saturday 08/02

Sunday 08/03

Monday 08/04

Tuesday 08/05

Wednesday 08/06

Thursday 08/07

Friday 08/08

Saturday 08/09

The cheapest time to travel from Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC

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

With a price starting from $186, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $279.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC, with $186. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $226.

How to save money travelling from Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Phoenix, AZ and Washington, DC

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

24th St & Jefferson St Station

24th St & Jefferson St

27th Av & McDowell Rd Bus Stop

N 27th Ave 1614

Bus Station

E Buckeye Rd 2115

44th St/Washington

North Phoenix

E High St 5355

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 Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC

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

FAQs about the Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC bus

How much does a Phoenix, AZ Washington, DC bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $186 and takes 74h 55m to reach Washington, DC. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $186 and $326. 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 Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC each day?

Every day, the Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC take?

The fastest bus from Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC is offered by Greyhound US and takes 54h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $226. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC?

The earliest bus arriving in Washington, DC from Phoenix, AZ starts at 4:10 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 Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC?

The latest bus trip departing from Phoenix, AZ for Washington, DC starts at 10:45 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 Phoenix, AZ Washington, DC route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix, AZ and Washington, DC?

You can check all the direct connections between Phoenix, AZ 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: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC

Economy

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

More bus routes to Phoenix, AZ and to Washington, DC

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