How much is the bus ticket from Burlington to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Burlington to Washington start at R 1 178. The average price for this route is around R 1 646. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Burlington to Washington?

The average bus journey time from Burlington to Washington is 17h 55m, covering a distance of 686 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 12h 12m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Burlington to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Burlington to Washington?

The earliest bus departs from Burlington to Washington at 02:50. And the latest bus departs at 16:15.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Burlington to Washington?

A bus trip from Burlington to Washington produces an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Burlington to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5752 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Burlington to Washington?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Burlington to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Burlington to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Burlington to Washington from R 1 414 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Burlington to Washington on 31 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:50	Downtown Transit Centre	22h	00:50	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	05:13	Burlington International Airport - BTV, VT	12h 16m	17:29	Union Station	Fastest
	04:58	Pearl St	12h 31m	17:29	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:50	Downtown Transit Centre	16h 10m	19:00	Union Station	No tags
	04:58	Pearl St	12h 31m	17:29	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Burlington to Washington on 2 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:50	Downtown Transit Centre	16h 55m	19:45	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:50	Downtown Transit Centre	16h 10m	19:00	Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25	Downtown Transit Centre	17h 20m	04:45	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:50	Downtown Transit Centre	16h 15m	19:05	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:25	Downtown Transit Centre	1d	12:20	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Burlington to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 12 hours 3 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 756, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

12h 3mAverage duration

696 kmDistance

63kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 178 - R 4 901	Average duration17h 55m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 756 - R 6 162	Average duration12h 3m	CO₂ emissions 63kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Burlington and Washington?

Stops in Burlington

A
Downtown Transit Centre
45-68 St Paul St, VT 05401, USA
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B
Burlington Airport
C
University of Vermont
University Place Extension., Burlington, VT 05405, USA
D
Prc
173-175 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401, USA

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
Visit page
D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587 518 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Burlington, VT, US to Washington, DC, US by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Burlington to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Burlington to Washington start at R 1 178. The average price for this route is around R 1 646. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Burlington to Washington?
The average bus journey time from Burlington to Washington is 17h 55m, covering a distance of 686 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 12h 12m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Burlington to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Burlington to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Burlington to Washington at 02:50. And the latest bus departs at 16:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Burlington to Washington?
A bus trip from Burlington to Washington produces an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Burlington to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5752 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Burlington to Washington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Burlington to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Burlington to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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R 1 414

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R 3 765

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R 1 891

The cheapest trip from Burlington, VT, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 30 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 414

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 414 to R 9 568 for a bus ticket from Burlington, VT, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 891, which is on 2026-02-04.