Find buses to Washington, D.C.

When booking buses to or from Washington, you will be travelling on Peter Pan Bus Lines or Greyhound. If you decide to book your cheap bus tickets with Greyhound, you can enjoy an extensive on-board entertainment program, which offers loads of movie choices, music channels, games and new networks. There’s also wifi, overhead storage and on-board bathrooms. All Greyhound buses have no middle seat, boast much more legroom than other buses operating in Washington and have personal USB charging ports. When travelling on Peter Pan buses, you will find they are equipped with Wi-Fi, power outlets and climate control. There is a restroom at the back of all the couches. Each seat is able to recline and has headrests, with tinted windows.

When travelling with Greyhound on Washington buses, there are two types of luggage categories to take note of. Firstly, carry-on luggage can be one piece that can fit under the seat or in the overhead storage; this bag mustn't exceed 24 lb. You can also travel with three checked pieces with a total weight of 110 lb, but only the first is free. If you are travelling with Peter Pan buses, you will be allowed one small on-board bag for each adult or child; children under two years of age do not have luggage allowances. Your on-board bag must not exceed 23 lb and your stored luggage must not exceed 50 lb. You will only be allowed one piece of stored luggage per adult or child.

When travelling around Washington by bus, you will need to have proof of your identification. If you are a local traveller, you need only a valid ID card. If you are an international traveller, you will need to be able to present a valid passport. Both forms of identification are considered valid if they display a photo of you. These documents need to be at least six months from expiry. Whilst on board, you must have a physical copy of your bus ticket. You can print your ticket out before you arrive at the bus station or at the respective ticketing desk situated at Washington Union Station. Depending on your destination, you might need a visa to travel by bus from Washington to other parts of the US. It is best to check directly with the bus operator for your desired route beforehand.

A main benefit of catching a bus in Washington is you can find relatively cheap bus tickets from Washington to several popular tourist destinations and major cities when travelling from Washington Union Station; bus prices are usually very affordable. Some of the more popular routes are Washington to New York, Washington DC to Union City and Philadelphia to Washington. You will find at least three buses a day leaving Washington Union Station for each of these routes, and the early-departure buses are operated by Greyhound Bus Services. It is recommended you check when the last bus leaves, as they do differ for each location.

You will find that Washington bus station offers all the amenities expected of a world-class bus station. The useful features include undercover waiting areas with ample seating, and there are several bathrooms that include access for travellers with disabilities. Information boards can be found all over the station, and there is a help desk open 24 hours a day, in the entrance hall of the station. If you need to withdraw money, you will find a cash machine, and if you need to grab a bite to eat before or after your trip, you will find a food kiosk and takeaway stand as well.

The average price you’ll pay to travel by coach to Washington, D.C. will be determined by where you’re coming from. If you’re leaving from Philadelphia the lowest ticket price is usually about £422, from Birmingham it’s about £101 and from Boston it’s around £78.

You’ll find most people use Aberdeen Greyhound station in Washington, D.C.. It’s one of the busiest and most populated stations in the area. Birmingham, Boston, and Chicago are some of the major cities accessible by bus from Aberdeen Greyhound station.

Most users on momondo will check prices for VA Express Lanes for their ride to Washington, D.C.. While VA Express Lanes is the most common choice, you can also search for options from CoachRun and Greyhound, as all 3 bus companies can typically get you to Washington, D.C.. More options may be available to you, so use our search form to find all available options from your city to Washington, D.C..

For £15 one-way on average, you can catch a bus ride to Washington, D.C.. We don’t expect any changes in price for the next 3 months. It’s generally a good idea to book early to make sure you can get on the coach for the correct departure time.