How far is Washington from Seattle?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Seattle?

Most of the buses traveling from Washington to Seattle leave from Union Station and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Seattle?

Once in Seattle, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are EMP Museum, Seattle Aquarium, Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour, Waterfall Garden and Space Needle.

Bus Washington to Seattle from $156 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Seattle on September 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:35pm	Union Station	3d 10h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Washington to Seattle on October 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10pm	Union Station	4d 5h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	5:35pm	Union Station	3d 10h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:45pm	Union Station	4d	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	3d 20h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:45pm	Union Station	4d 1h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Seattle on October 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10pm	Union Station	4d 5h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	5:35pm	Union Station	3d 10h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:45pm	Union Station	4d	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	3d 20h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:45pm	Union Station	4d 1h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Seattle on October 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	3d 19h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	5:35pm	Union Station	3d 10h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:10pm	Union Station	4d 5h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:45pm	Union Station	4d	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:45pm	Union Station	4d 1h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Seattle on October 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	3d 21h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	5:35pm	Union Station	3d 10h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:10pm	Union Station	4d 5h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:45am	Union Station	4d 5h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:45am	Union Station	4d 6h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:46 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Seattle.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$131 - $478	Average Duration4d	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$267 - $968	Average Duration3d 14h	CO₂ emissions 340kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Seattle

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

7bus per day

4d Average Duration

$131Cheapest ticket

93kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Seattle: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$218

Average bus trip duration4d

Number of daily buses7

Earliest bus departure6:30am

Distance2318 miles (3738 km)

Latest bus departure10:10pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,286 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Washington Seattle recent customer reviews

Internet is very bad. All apps don't work.

Abdulghani E.

December 6, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/510,733 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Washington to Seattle Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Washington and Seattle?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Seattle

A - Greyhound Station

B - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

C - Washington State Convention Center

D - Pier 91

E - Pier 66

F - International District

Frequently asked questions for your trip Washington, DC, US - Seattle

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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

09/28

$138

09/29

$266

Today

$307

10/01

$193

10/02

$283

10/03

$182

10/04

$245

10/05

$156

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Seattle was searched and found on Sep 28, 2025 with a price of $138

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 $138 to $417 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 $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 travelers 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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time4d	Avg Price$218	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3d 14h	Avg Price$486	Daily Departures5

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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