What is the distance between Washington and Salt Lake City?

The distance separating Washington and Salt Lake City is 1840 miles (2968 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Salt Lake City?

If you're headed to Salt Lake City from Washington, chances are that your bus will leave from Union Station and arrive at Central Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Washington to Salt Lake City from $135 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Salt Lake City on September 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		10:45pm	Union Station	2d 23h	7:55pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Washington to Salt Lake City on September 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	2d 12h	7:55pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	Cheapest
	5:45pm	Union Station	2d 4h	7:55pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:45pm	Union Station	2d 23h	7:55pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	2d 7h	7:55pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	2d 10h	7:55pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Salt Lake City on September 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:45pm	Union Station	2d 23h	7:55pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	Cheapest
	5:45pm	Union Station	2d 4h	7:55pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	2d 13h	7:55pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	2d 7h	7:55pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	3d 3h	7:55pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Salt Lake City.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$161 - $340	Average Duration2d 12h	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$453 - $800	Average Duration2d 14h	CO₂ emissions 270kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Salt Lake City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Salt Lake City. The journey takes about 2 days, 12 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $161, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

2d 12hAverage Duration

$161Cheapest ticket

74kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$207

Average bus trip duration2d 12h

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure8:30am

Distance1841 miles (2968 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,257 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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,537 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Senda Diamante

Washington to Salt Lake City Bus

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

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Washington to Salt Lake City, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Salt Lake City?

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 Salt Lake City

A - Central Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Washington, DC, US - Salt Lake City

What is the distance between Washington and Salt Lake City?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Salt Lake City?

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

Best price found

09/14

$263

09/15

$198

Today

$154

09/17

$193

09/18

$167

09/19

$207

09/20

$193

09/21

No data

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Salt Lake City was searched and found on Sep 16, 2025 with a price of $154

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 Salt Lake City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $154 to $264 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Salt Lake City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $167 which is on 2025-09-18.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2d 12h	Avg Price$207	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 14h	Avg Price$548	Daily Departures2

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

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

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Where are the popular stops in Washington and Salt Lake City?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Washington, DC, US - Salt Lake City

What is the distance between Washington and Salt Lake City?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Salt Lake City?

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

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