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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
One of the world’s most visited natural history museums, famous for dinosaur fossils, gemstones, and major family-friendly exhibits on Earth and life sciences.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
40 m
Buses per day
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 $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 1 buses that leave College Park, MD for Washington, DC on Fri, May 29, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 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 Fri, May 29 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 train 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 train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from College Park, MD to Washington, DC:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from College Park, MD to Washington, DC costing on average $9 (€8).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 40m.
You'll arrive about -1h -6m sooner (40m by bus vs 34m by car) and save roughly $-7.18 (€-5.79) compared to fuel and tolls ($9 (€8) vs $2 (€2)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
The table below shows live departures for College Park, MD to Washington, DC buses for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:35 PM College Park, MD | 0h40 | 11:15 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 (€5) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by train.
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 (€5) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 4:35 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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One of the world’s most visited natural history museums, famous for dinosaur fossils, gemstones, and major family-friendly exhibits on Earth and life sciences.
Premier art museum with masterworks from the Middle Ages to modern times, plus a celebrated sculpture garden and strong temporary exhibitions.
Iconic Smithsonian museum covering aviation and space exploration, with historic aircraft and spacecraft that make it a top draw in the city.
Washington’s signature civic landscape lined with museums and monuments, ideal for walking and the city’s top first-time visitor area.
Historic waterfront neighborhood known for cobblestone streets, rowhouses, shopping, and scenic walks along the canal and river.
Scenic walking area around the water framed by major memorials, especially famous during cherry blossom season.
Washington’s signature sausage, usually a coarse smoked pork-and-beef link served on a bun with chili, mustard, and onions. It is one of the city’s most iconic street foods.
A sweet, tangy, slightly spicy sauce closely associated with Washington carryout culture, commonly served with fried chicken and fries. It is a distinctive local condiment.
An oversized late-night pizza slice popular in nightlife areas of Washington, especially Adams Morgan. It is a recognizable local fast-food tradition.
An established, upscale-casual saloon near the White House known for oysters, crab cakes, and other classic Washington and Mid-Atlantic dishes.
Acclaimed Indian restaurant known for refined cooking and a polished dining room. A standout for one of Washington’s most celebrated restaurant experiences.
One of Washington’s best-known restaurants, offering classic French bistro fare in an elegant, energetic space that is popular with locals and visitors.
Prices are high by U.S. standards, especially for hotels and dining in central areas, though casual food is still manageable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis about 10-15%, and hotel staff a few dollars.
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