Bus Tickets from Austin, TX, US to Washington, DC, US

TodayAug 6
from $170
TomorrowAug 7
from $174
FriAug 8
from $175
SatAug 9
from $168
SunAug 10
from $174
MonAug 11
from $160
TueAug 12
from $181
WedAug 13

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Downtown Austin
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Washington.

Bus
Average Price$128 - $525Average Duration2d 1h
53kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$194 - $1,641Average Duration2d 2h
193kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Austin to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 2 days, 1 hour 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day
2d 1hAverage Duration
$128Cheapest ticket
53kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Austin, TX, US to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$184
Average bus trip duration2d 1h
Number of daily buses33
Earliest bus departure3:05am
Distance1316 miles (2121 km)
Latest bus departure10:50pm

Austin to Washington Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08/04
$233
08/05
$200
Today
$213
08/07
$179
08/08
$175
08/09
$181
08/10
$200
08/11
$168
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 11, 2025 with a price of $168

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

You can expect to pay from $168 to $233 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $168 which is on 2025-08-11.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Austin to Washington.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Austin to Washington.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Austin to Washington.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Austin, TX, US by bus?

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