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

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

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

today

$173

tomorrow

$167

Wednesday

Thursday

$213

Friday

Saturday

$268

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	50h 5m	1:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	1:40 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station		Economy	$173	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 1/26/2026 1:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 1/28/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 5m
	Greyhound US	59h 0m	10:10 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	7:10 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station		Economy	$173	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 1/26/2026 10:10:00 PM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 1/29/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	59h 0m	10:10 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	7:10 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$167	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 1/27/2026 10:10:00 PM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 1/30/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 0m
Greyhound US	51h 20m	5:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	7:10 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$174	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 1/27/2026 5:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 1/29/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $174 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 20m
Greyhound US	52h 45m	10:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	1:40 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$176	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 1/27/2026 10:55:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 1/29/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	58h 25m	10:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	7:10 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$213	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 1/29/2026 10:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 2/1/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $213 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 25m
Greyhound US	51h 20m	5:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	7:10 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$220	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 1/29/2026 5:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 1/31/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 20m
Greyhound US	52h 45m	10:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	1:40 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$222	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 1/29/2026 10:55:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 1/31/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	51h 20m	5:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	7:10 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$268	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 1/31/2026 5:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 2/2/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $268 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 20m
FlixBus	50h 5m	1:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	1:40 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$269	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 1/31/2026 1:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 2/2/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $269 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 5m
FlixBus	58h 25m	10:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	7:10 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$269	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 1/31/2026 10:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 2/3/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $269 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 25m
FlixBus	71h 5m	10:05 AM	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	7:10 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$270	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 1/31/2026 10:05:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 2/3/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $270 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ via Arlington, VA, you can save more than $-2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  63h 35m
  
  Washington, DC
  
  6 mi
  
  12:05 AM
  
  Arlington, VA
  Rosslyn
  
  1:40 PM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $270
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosslyn, Arlington, VA (USA) at 1/31/2026 12:05:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 2/2/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $270 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 35m
Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $44? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  52h 10m
  
  0
  
  5:00 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  11:25 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $104
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 2/2/2026 5:00:00 AM to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 2/2/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  30h 50m
  
  0
  
  1:20 AM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  7:10 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $120
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 2/3/2026 1:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 2/4/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 50m
Travel time is 4h 5m longer, but you will save $44

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ is $167 on 1/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Phoenix, AZ.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 4 buses from Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Phoenix, AZ, with 2 offers.

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

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ starting from $167!

Cheapest Bus	$167
Fastest Bus	48h 5m
Earliest Bus	1:35 PM
Latest Bus	10:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	1,979.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Washington, DC for Phoenix, AZ: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

$173

Tuesday 01/27

$167

Wednesday 01/28

Thursday 01/29

$213

Friday 01/30

Saturday 01/31

$268

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

$275

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

Friday 02/06

Saturday 02/07

Sunday 02/08

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

Sunday 02/15

Monday 02/16

Tuesday 02/17

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

Friday 02/20

Saturday 02/21

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

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

With a price starting from $167, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $268.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ, with $167. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $176.

How to save money travelling from Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ

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 Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ 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 Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ, 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 Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ

These are the most booked bus companies between Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ from our users.

FlixBus from Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ:

Cheapest Price	$173
Fastest Bus	48h 5m
Earliest Bus	1:35 PM
Last Bus	10:45 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	1/22/2026

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

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

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

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

Renaissance Washington DC Downtown

9th St NW 999

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

7th St & Roosevelt St Bus Stop

North Phoenix

E High St 5355

Service and Comfort on the bus from Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ

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

FAQs about the Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $167 and takes 57h 0m to reach Phoenix, AZ. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $167 and $270. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Phoenix, AZ.

On average, how many connections are available from Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ each day?

Every day, the Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ is offered by FlixBus and takes 48h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $173. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Phoenix, AZ from Washington, DC starts at 1:35 PM. 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 Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ?

The latest bus trip departing from Washington, DC for Phoenix, AZ 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 Washington, DC Phoenix, AZ route?

When traveling by bus from Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ, 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 Washington, DC and Phoenix, AZ?

You can check all the direct connections between Washington, DC and Phoenix, AZ 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 Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ 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 Washington, DC Phoenix, AZ 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 Washington, DC Phoenix, AZ 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 Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Washington, DC to Phoenix, AZ?

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

Economy

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

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

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