Bus from Durham, NC, US to Washington, DC, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Durham to Washington on March 20
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
CoachRunBus
Hillsborough Rd
2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SECheapest
Wanda CoachBus
BP Gas Station
Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NEFastest
FlixBusBus
Durham
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Durham
Union StationNo tags
Wanda CoachBus
BP Gas Station
Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NENo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:50 AM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Durham to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 7 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
7h 15mAverage Duration
375 kmDistance
9kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$46 - $195Average Duration7h 15m
9kg CO₂e
Average Price$79 - $180Average Duration7h 4m
33kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Durham, NC, US to Washington, DC, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Durham to Washington?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Durham to Washington start from $46. The average price for this route is around $70. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Durham to Washington?

    The average bus travel time from Durham to Washington is 7h 15m, covering a distance of 375 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Durham to Washington route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Wanda Coach, CoachRun.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Durham to Washington?

    The earliest bus departs from Durham to Washington at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Durham to Washington?

    A bus trip from Durham to Washington generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Durham to Washington?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12330 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Durham to Washington?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Durham to Washington?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Durham to Washington?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03-17
$72
03-18
$75
Today
$72
03-20
$50
03-21
$50
03-22
$50
03-23
$50
03-24
$36
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Durham, NC, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Mar 24, 2026 with a price of $36

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Durham, NC, US to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $36 to $209 for a bus ticket from Durham, NC, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2026-03-24.

Usually Wanda Coach, Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Durham, NC, US to Washington, DC, US?

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