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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 06
$89
Average ticket price on Sep 06
$108
Fastest journey on Sep 06
13 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 06
13 h 48 m
Buses on Sep 06
2
Distance
602 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Myrtle Beach, SC 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 Myrtle Beach, SC to Washington, DC will cost around $108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.
It's difficult to get from Myrtle Beach, SC to Washington, DC without transferring at least 2 times.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Myrtle Beach, SC to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $96 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $96, while a flight costs an average of $617.
Distance: 374 miles (602 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$96 Average price Cheapest | $617 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Myrtle Beach, SC to Washington, DC:
A bus is $521 (€422) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Myrtle Beach, SC to Washington, DC costing on average $617 (€499).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 20m.
Tickets start at around $96 (€77) compared to roughly $86 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-9.85 (€-7.96). The journey takes 9h 20m versus 6h 59m 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 Greyhound | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $72 |
The table below shows live departures for Myrtle Beach, SC to Washington, DC buses for today, Saturday, September 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· · | 12:40 PM Myrtle Beach, N Oak St (Bus Station) | 13h15 | 1:55 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 12:45 PM Myrtle Beach, N Oak St (Bus Station) | 14h20 | 3:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Myrtle Beach, SC to Washington, DC run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 374 miles (602 km) distance in 9h 5m.
Distance 374 miles (602 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 5m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Most Myrtle Beach, SC to Washington, DC buses use the Myrtle Beach, N Oak St (Bus Station) to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station station pair, with some services arriving at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW). Use this guide to compare Myrtle Beach, SC and Washington, DC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Myrtle Beach, N Oak St (Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Myrtle Beach, N Oak St (Bus Station). ATMs are available at Myrtle Beach, N Oak St (Bus Station).
Ticket office support is available at Myrtle Beach, N Oak St (Bus Station).
Available at Myrtle Beach, N Oak St (Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Myrtle Beach, N Oak St (Bus Station): Wheelchair accessible entry available.
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.
Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) is 1 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW). ATMs are available at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW).
Ticket office support is available at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW).
Available at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW): Sidewalks and crosswalks are wheelchair accessible.
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