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

today
$229
tomorrow
$111
Monday
$101
Tuesday
$207
Wednesday
$197
Thursday
$109
Friday
$116

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 23h 25m 2:00 AM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 2:25 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $229
Greyhound US 21h 0m 8:45 AM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 6:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $229
Greyhound US 20h 40m 1:55 PM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $231
FlixBus 25h 55m 11:30 PM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 2:25 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $237
  • Did you know that if you travel from St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC via Indianapolis, you can save more than $107? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      24h 50m
      0
      1:55 PM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      7:20 PM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $33
      • Waiting Time 4h 55m
    • Busbud
      15h 30m
      0
      12:15 AM
      Indianapolis
      Downtown Transit Center
      3:45 PM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $89
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $107

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 23h 25m 2:00 AM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 2:25 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $111
Greyhound US 21h 0m 8:45 AM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 6:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $111
Greyhound US 20h 40m 1:55 PM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $112
FlixBus 25h 55m 11:30 PM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 2:25 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $112

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 20h 35m 1:55 PM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 11:30 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $101
FlixBus 26h 25m 11:30 PM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 2:55 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $101
FlixBus 27h 50m 4:00 PM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 8:50 PM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $102
Greyhound US 23h 55m 2:00 AM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 2:55 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $105
Greyhound US 21h 0m 8:45 AM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 6:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $105

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 20h 40m 1:55 PM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $207
Greyhound US 23h 25m 2:00 AM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 2:25 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $209
Greyhound US 21h 0m 8:45 AM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 6:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $209
FlixBus 29h 5m 11:30 PM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 5:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $210
  • Did you know that if you travel from St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC via Indianapolis, you can save more than $85? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      24h 50m
      0
      1:55 PM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      7:20 PM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $33
      • Waiting Time 4h 55m
    • Busbud
      15h 30m
      0
      12:15 AM
      Indianapolis
      Downtown Transit Center
      3:45 PM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $89
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $85

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 34h 45m 1:55 PM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 1:40 AM Washington, DC Dupont Circle Station  Economy $197
Greyhound US 20h 40m 1:55 PM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $198
Greyhound US 21h 0m 8:45 AM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 6:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $209
Greyhound US 23h 25m 2:00 AM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 2:25 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $213
  • Did you know that if you travel from St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC via Indianapolis, you can save more than $75? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      24h 50m
      0
      1:55 PM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      7:20 PM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $33
      • Waiting Time 4h 55m
    • Busbud
      15h 30m
      0
      12:15 AM
      Indianapolis
      Downtown Transit Center
      3:45 PM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $89
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $75

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 20h 40m 1:55 PM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $109
FlixBus 25h 55m 11:30 PM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 2:25 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $109
Greyhound US 23h 25m 2:00 AM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 2:25 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $111
Greyhound US 21h 0m 8:45 AM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 6:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $111

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 25h 55m 11:30 PM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 2:25 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $116
Greyhound US 23h 25m 2:00 AM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 2:25 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $121
Greyhound US 21h 0m 8:45 AM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 6:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $121
Greyhound US 20h 40m 1:55 PM St. Louis, MO Gateway Station 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $122

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC is $97 on 2/5/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between St. Louis, MO and Washington, DC

See here how frequent the connections between St. Louis, MO and Washington, DC are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between St. Louis, MO and Washington, DC.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 22 buses from St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC, while Evening sees the fewest connections between St. Louis, MO and Washington, DC, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 8 times every day by bus from St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC in one click! Book your bus ticket from St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC starting from $97!

Cheapest Bus $97
Fastest Bus 21h 35m
Earliest Bus 2:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 8 Ø
Distance 710.9 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC

Every day, 8 buses from 2 bus companies leave St. Louis, MO for Washington, DC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 02/01
Monday 02/02
Tuesday 02/03
Wednesday 02/04
Thursday 02/05
Friday 02/06
Saturday 02/07
$229
Sunday 02/08
$100
Monday 02/09
$101
Tuesday 02/10
$101
Wednesday 02/11
$104
Thursday 02/12
$101
Friday 02/13
$116
Saturday 02/14
$211
Sunday 02/15
$98
Monday 02/16
$99
Tuesday 02/17
Wednesday 02/18
Thursday 02/19
Friday 02/20
Saturday 02/21
$103
Sunday 02/22
Monday 02/23
$98
Tuesday 02/24
Wednesday 02/25
Thursday 02/26
Friday 02/27
Saturday 02/28

The cheapest time to travel from St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $94, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $116.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC, with $94. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $105.

How to save money travelling from St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in St. Louis, MO and Washington, DC

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in St. Louis, MO and Washington, DC.

Service and Comfort on the bus from St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC

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

FAQs about the St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC bus

How much does a St. Louis, MO Washington, DC bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $97 and takes 21h 35m to reach Washington, DC. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $97 and $237. 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 St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC each day?

Every day, the St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC take?

The fastest bus from St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC is offered by Greyhound US and takes 21h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $101. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC?

The earliest bus arriving in Washington, DC from St. Louis, MO starts at 2:00 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 St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC?

The latest bus trip departing from St. Louis, MO for Washington, DC starts at 11:30 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 St. Louis, MO Washington, DC route?

When traveling by bus from St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO and Washington, DC?

You can check all the direct connections between St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 8 daily trips between St. Louis, MO and Washington, DC. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC?

Prices and availability for 8 trips between St. Louis, MO and Washington, DC change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route St. Louis, MO to Washington, DC

Economy
Economy

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

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