Find coaches from Washington, DC, US to St. Louis

Find affordable coach tickets from Washington, DC, US to St. Louis with flexible options. Book your journey now

Join 75M+ travellers booking 2M+ routes across 85+ countries.
Enjoy our 24/7 customer service to assist you at every stage.
Cancel anytime and receive a 100% refund, no reason needed.
Today1 Sept
Tomorrow2 Sept
Wed3 Sept
from US$91
Thu4 Sept
Fri5 Sept
Sat6 Sept
Sun7 Sept
Mon8 Sept

Cheap buses leaving Wednesday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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 travel from Washington to St. Louis

Bus
Average priceUS$84 - US$270Average duration1d 4h
28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$134 - US$1,049Average duration1d 9h
104kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to St. Louis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
1d 4hAverage duration
US$84Cheapest ticket
28kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket priceUS$122
Average bus trip duration1d 4h
Number of daily buses14
Earliest bus departure00:40
Distance705 miles
Latest bus departure23:55

Washington to St. Louis Bus

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

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Washington to St. Louis.

Discover how much the bus trip from Washington to St. Louis will cost you. Use our filters and sorting features to find the cheapest bus tickets or luxury buses.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, DC, US - St. Louis

  1. What's the distance between Washington and St. Louis by coach?

    The journey from Washington to St. Louis by coach covers an approximate distance of 708 miles (1142 km).

  2. How can I travel from Washington to St. Louis avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Washington to St. Louis without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
30/08
US$105
31/08
US$154
Today
US$106
02/09
US$94
03/09
US$83
04/09
US$110
05/09
US$83
06/09
US$85
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to St. Louis was searched and found on 3 Sept 2025 with a price of US$83

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 US$83 to US$322 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 US$83, which is on 2025-09-03.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling 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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Washington to St. Louis will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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

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

‌

Popular Buses Connecting Washington

Buses Leaving from Washington

Buses Going to Washington

Popular Buses Connecting St. Louis

Buses Leaving from St. Louis

Buses Going to St. Louis