Bus Tickets from Salt Lake City to Washington, DC, US

Find affordable bus tickets from Salt Lake City to Washington, DC, US with flexible options. Book your trip now

Join 75M+ travelers booking 2M+ routes across 85+ countries.
Enjoy our 24/7 customer service to assist you at every step.
Cancel anytime and receive a 100% refund, no reason needed.
TodayAug 1
TomorrowAug 2
SunAug 3
MonAug 4
TueAug 5
from US$182
WedAug 6
from US$206
ThuAug 7
from US$176
FriAug 8

Cheap buses leaving Tuesday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Salt Lake City Transit Center
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Salt Lake City Transit Center
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Salt Lake City Transit Center
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Salt Lake City Transit Center
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Salt Lake City Transit Center
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 7:23 AM MDT.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

Accepted payments

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • China Union Pay
  • Diners Club Canada
  • Discover Click to Pay
  • JCB payment
  • Klarna (Pay over time)
  • Google Pay

Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City to Washington

Bus
Average PriceUS$146 - US$690Average Duration2d 15h
74kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$272 - US$595Average Duration2d 7h
270kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Salt Lake City to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 2 days, 7 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$272, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
2d 7hAverage Duration
US$272Cheapest ticket
270kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Salt Lake City to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$236
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 15h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure7:50am
Distance2963 km
Latest bus departure8:45pm

Salt Lake City to Washington Bus

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Salt Lake City to Washington is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Salt Lake City to Washington from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Washington from Salt Lake City, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Salt Lake City - Washington, DC, US

  1. What is the travel distance from Salt Lake City to Washington?

    It's about 2968 km (1840 miles) from Salt Lake City to Washington.

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

    Buses departing from Central Station in Salt Lake City will take you to Dupont Circle in Washington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-30
US$227
07-31
No data
Today
US$190
08-02
US$189
08-03
US$159
08-04
US$184
08-05
US$175
08-06
US$199
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 3, 2025 with a price of US$159

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

You can expect to pay from US$159 to US$244 for a bus ticket from Salt Lake City to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$159 which is on 2025-08-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

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

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 Salt Lake City to Washington.

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

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.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Salt Lake City to Washington, DC, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Salt Lake City by bus?

Bus from Salt Lake City to Washington, DC, US

You can also go to Washington, DC, US by train

Train from Salt Lake City to Washington, DC, US

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud helps you easily search, compare and book intercity bus tickets on a worlwide scale with our comprehensive list of bus routes and schedules. Use Busbud to book your trip online, in your own language and currency, wherever you are. Busbud prides itself on its worldwide partnerships. We make it possible for you to buy tickets with its large network of trustworthy bus partners like Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.

People from around the world trust Busbud

‌