The cheapest and fastest buses from Washington, DC to Canton, MA
Cheapest price
$107
Average price
$107
Fastest journey
10 h 20 m
Average duration
10 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
616 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Washington, DC to Canton, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Canton, MA will cost around $107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $107.
Of the 1 buses that leave Washington, DC for Canton, MA on Fri, May 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 15 the direct buses cover the 616 km distance in an average of 10 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 20 m .
On Fri, May 15 the slowest buses will take 10 h 20 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.
12:30 PM10h20Washington, DC10:50 PMCanton, MA$1071One-way0 transfers
12:30 PM10h20Washington, DC10:50 PMCanton, MA$1071One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Canton, MA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Canton, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, and a flight costs an average of $268.
Distance: 382 miles (616 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$90 Average price Cheapest | $318 Average price | $309 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 18m Average total duration 11h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Canton, MA:
A bus is $219 (€176) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Canton, MA costing on average $309 (€248).
A bus is $228 (€183) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Canton, MA costing on average $318 (€255).
Other travel options to Canton, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 15m.
Bus takes on average 11h 48m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Live departures
Washington, DC to Canton, MA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Canton, MA buses for tomorrow, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:30 PM Washington, DC | 10h20 | 10:50 PM Canton, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Washington, DC to Canton, MA
Buses from Washington, DC to Canton, MA run on average 21 times per day, taking around 11h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $78 (€62) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 21:50. The fastest bus covers the 382 miles (616 km) distance in 10h 20m.
Distance 382 miles (616 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€62) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 10h 20m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 9:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Bus from Washington, DC to Canton, MA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Canton, MA 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 Canton, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Washington, DC to Canton, MA
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Shake Shack (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 96, 97, D6 Metro: Red Train: Amtrak, MARC, VRE
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