How far is Washington from St. Louis?

The distance between the two cities is 708 miles (1142 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to St. Louis?

Most of the buses traveling from Washington to St. Louis leave from Union Station and arrive at Gateway Station. These are the primary 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 St. Louis?

Once in St. Louis, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Municipal Theatre Association, Saint Louis Zoo, The Magic House, Scott Joplin House State Historic Site and Anheuser-Busch Brewery.

Bus Washington to St. Louis from $83 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to St. Louis on October 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:00am	Union Station	19h 25m	11:25pm	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
	10:45am	Union Station	20h 40m	6:25am	Gateway Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	22h 55m	6:25am	Gateway Station	No tags
	5:35pm	Union Station	22h 45m	3:20pm	Gateway Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 5h	11:25pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:24 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to St. Louis.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$77 - $255	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$103 - $632	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to St. Louis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

$77Cheapest ticket

28kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to St. Louis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$111

Average bus trip duration1d 2h

Number of daily buses11

Earliest bus departure1:00am

Distance706 miles (1138 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,292 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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 Lines, Inc. Washington St. Louis recent customer reviews

The bus was late and caused me to miss my metro train or metro bus ride home.

Michael A.

August 27, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/510,762 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 St. Louis Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Washington and St. Louis?

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 St. Louis

A - Gateway Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Washington, DC, US - St. Louis

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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

09/30

$133

10/01

$70

Today

$83

10/03

$105

10/04

$103

10/05

$123

10/06

$95

10/07

$92

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to St. Louis was searched and found on Oct 1, 2025 with a price of $70

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 St. Louis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $70 to $221 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-10-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Washington to St. Louis.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 Washington to St. Louis.

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

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Washington to St. Louis.

Did you know?

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 bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to St. Louis?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 2h	Avg Price$111	Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 9h	Avg Price$184	Daily Departures4

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

Bus from St. Louis to Washington, DC, US

You can also go to St. Louis by train

Train from Washington, DC, US to St. Louis

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