Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Seattle

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Seattle on October 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Union Station
Greyhound StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Union Station
Greyhound StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Union Station
Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop
Greyhound StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Union Station
University of WashingtonNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Seattle

Bus
Average PriceUS$131 - US$478Average Duration4d
93kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$267 - US$968Average Duration3d 14h
340kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Seattle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 4 days, 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$131, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
4d Average Duration
US$131Cheapest ticket
93kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Seattle: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$218
Average Bus Trip Duration4d
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure6:30am
Distance3738 km
Latest bus departure10:10pm

Washington to Seattle Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, DC, US - Seattle

  1. How far is Washington from Seattle?

    The distance between Washington and Seattle is around 3742 km (2320 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Washington to Seattle?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Station, in Washington, and end it at Greyhound Station, in Seattle.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10-01
US$193
10-02
US$380
Today
US$361
10-04
US$248
10-05
US$156
10-06
US$288
10-07
US$301
10-08
US$214
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Seattle was searched and found on Oct 5, 2025 with a price of US$156

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

You can expect to pay from US$156 to US$573 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$156 which is on 2025-10-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Washington and Seattle!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Washington to Seattle, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Washington to Seattle will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Washington, DC, US by bus?

Bus from Seattle to Washington, DC, US

You can also go to Seattle by train

Train from Washington, DC, US to Seattle

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