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National Air and Space Museum
This world-class museum presents aviation and space history through iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and hands-on science exhibits.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$10
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$10
Fastest journey on Sep 17
40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
40 m
Buses on Sep 17
1
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from College Park, MD to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from College Park, MD to Washington, DC will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 1 buses from College Park, MD to Washington, DC, including 1 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 13 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from College Park, MD to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, while a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $6 (€4) compared to roughly $2 (€2) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.24 (€-2.64). The journey takes 40m versus 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 12:39PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 12:59PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 12:33PM | Arrival Time 01:14PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:19PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 01:03PM | Arrival Time 01:44PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 01:39PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 01:59PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:19PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 02:08PM | Arrival Time 02:49PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:39PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 02:59PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 02:38PM | Arrival Time 03:19PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 03:08PM | Arrival Time 03:49PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 03:39PM | Arrival Time 04:26PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 04:14PM | Arrival Time 05:01PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 04:44PM | Arrival Time 05:31PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 05:14PM | Arrival Time 06:01PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 05:44PM | Arrival Time 06:31PM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:18PM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:38PM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 06:13PM | Arrival Time 06:54PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:58PM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 06:43PM | Arrival Time 07:24PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:18PM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:38PM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 07:13PM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 07:29PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 07:43PM | Arrival Time 08:24PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 07:49PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 08:08PM | Arrival Time 08:47PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 08:09PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 08:29PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 08:38PM | Arrival Time 09:17PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 08:49PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 09:08PM | Arrival Time 09:47PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 09:09PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 0h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 09:29PM | Arrival Time 09:53PM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 09:49PM | Arrival Time 10:13PM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 10:07PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 10:09PM | Arrival Time 10:33PM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 10:29PM | Arrival Time 10:53PM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
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Buses from College Park, MD to Washington, DC run on average 1 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 16:35. The fastest bus covers the 8 miles (13 km) distance in 40m.
Distance 8 miles (13 km) |
Average bus duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€4) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 4:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Cafes: round up or add $1-2.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from College Park, MD to Washington, DC by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most College Park, MD to Washington, DC buses use the College Park, Calvert Rd (College Park Metro) to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare College Park, MD and Washington, DC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
College Park, Calvert Rd (College Park Metro) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at College Park, Calvert Rd (College Park Metro). ATMs are available at College Park, Calvert Rd (College Park Metro).
Ticket office support is available at College Park, Calvert Rd (College Park Metro).
Available at College Park, Calvert Rd (College Park Metro): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at College Park, Calvert Rd (College Park Metro): The station is wheelchair accessible.
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Shake Shack (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Ticket office support is available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
Available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station: Elevators, ramps.
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