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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
€112
Average price
€117
Fastest journey
1 d 2 h 25 m
Average duration
1 d 9 h 33 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
1434 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Springfield, MO 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 Springfield, MO to Washington, DC will cost around €117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €112.
It's difficult to get from Springfield, MO to Washington, DC without transferring at least 2 times.
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FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Springfield, MO to Washington, DC run on average 3 times per day, taking around 30h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €140 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 891 miles (1434 km) distance in 30h 45m.
Distance 891 miles (1434 km) |
Average bus duration 30h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €140 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 30h 45m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €106 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 29h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €108 |
The table below shows live departures for Springfield, MO to Washington, DC buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· · | 6:40 PM Springfield, City Utilities Transit Center, MO | 29h10 | 12:50 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2 transfers | |
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· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 AM Springfield, City Utilities Transit Center, MO | 45h10 | 1:35 AM Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) | 3 transfers | |
· · | 3:25 AM Springfield, City Utilities Transit Center, MO | 26h25 | 6:50 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2 transfers | |
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Most Springfield, MO to Washington, DC buses use the Springfield, City Utilities Transit Center 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 Springfield, MO and Washington, DC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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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