- Must visit
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Smithsonian-affiliated museum celebrating basketball’s global story with memorabilia, interactive exhibits, and the sport’s Hall of Fame.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$81
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$109
Fastest journey on Sep 19
8 h
Average journey duration on Sep 19
8 h 50 m
Buses on Sep 19
13
Distance
518 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Washington, DC to Springfield, 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 Springfield, MA will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 13 buses from Washington, DC to Springfield, MA, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 518 km distance in an average of 8 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 9 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.
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PPB 8720P · PPB 5646P · PPB 5443P
PPB 8702P · PPB 5424P
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PPB 8722P · PPB 5646P · PPB 5443POmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Springfield, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $98 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $98, while a flight costs an average of $554.
Distance: 321 miles (518 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$98 Average price Cheapest | $280 Average price | $554 Average price |
8h 46m Average total duration 8h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Springfield, MA:
A bus is $182 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Springfield, MA costing on average $280.
A bus is $456 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Springfield, MA costing on average $554.
Other travel options to Springfield, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Bus takes on average 8h 16m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Springfield, MA buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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PPB 8700P · PPB 5622P · PPB 5222P | 4:20 AM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 9h20 | 1:40 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2 transfers | |
PPB 8700P · PPB 5221P | 4:20 AM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 9h20 | 1:40 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1 transfer | |
· | 6:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 9h15 | 3:20 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1 transfer | |
· | 6:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 9h25 | 3:30 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1 transfer | |
PPB 8714P · PPB 5638P · PPB 5238P | 8:20 AM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 9h20 | 5:40 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 8h35 | 5:35 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 11h15 | 8:45 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2 transfers | |
PPB 8726P · PPB 5654P · PPB 5256P | 11:20 AM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 10h20 | 9:40 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2 transfers | |
PPB 8726P · PPB 5255P | 11:20 AM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 10h20 | 9:40 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1 transfer | |
PPB 8730P · PPB 5654P · PPB 5256P | 12:10 PM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 9h30 | 9:40 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2 transfers | |
PPB 8730P · PPB 5255P | 12:10 PM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 9h30 | 9:40 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1 transfer | |
PPB 8738P · PPB 5466P | 2:20 PM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 10h20 | 12:40 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 9h40 | 2:55 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 9h10 | 2:55 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 8h00 | 5:35 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 11h45 | 11:15 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 11h10 | 11:15 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1 transfer | |
· | 3:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 11h00 | 2:30 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Washington, DC to Springfield, MA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $53 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 321 miles (518 km) distance in 7h 16m.
Distance 321 miles (518 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 16m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Busiest Day Wed |
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Best time to book 2 days |
Discover the best of Springfield, MA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Springfield, MA trip today.
Smithsonian-affiliated museum celebrating basketball’s global story with memorabilia, interactive exhibits, and the sport’s Hall of Fame.
Museum on the historic armory grounds exploring firearms manufacturing, military history, and Springfield’s industrial importance.
Beloved Dr. Seuss museum with immersive displays on Theodor Geisel’s Springfield roots, books, art, and creative process.
Frederick Law Olmsted-designed urban park with gardens, trails, a zoo area, and broad green space for walking and relaxation.
Historic civic and cultural cluster of museums, library, and green spaces, ideal for an easy walk between top attractions.
Downtown green framed by historic architecture, monuments, and churches; a practical base for sightseeing and civic history walks.
A Western Massachusetts staple from nearby Chicopee: a split hot dog bun spread with butter and toasted on a griddle. Simple, regional, and tied to local bakery tradition.
A roast beef sandwich on a toasted bun, often served rare with horseradish or barbecue sauce. Popular across Massachusetts and common in local sandwich shops.
Creamy New England chowder with clams, potatoes, and dairy. A classic Massachusetts dish widely served in Springfield and throughout the state.
Long-established neighborhood deli and restaurant famed for overstuffed sandwiches, comfort food, and a loyal local following.
Popular Italian restaurant known for hearty pasta, chicken parm, and a polished but approachable atmosphere.
Beloved casual deli known for generous sandwiches, classic Jewish deli fare, and a busy local atmosphere near downtown Springfield.
Moderate for U.S. city travel; hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Boston, while car travel and limited transit can raise visitor costs.
Tip 15-20% at restaurants, 18-20% for strong service. Taxis usually get 10-15%. Cafes often have tip jars; $1 per drink is common.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Springfield, 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 Springfield, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Washington, DC to Springfield, MA buses use the Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station to Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) station pair. Use this guide to compare Washington, DC and Springfield, MA 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.
Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food courts and restaurants available inside.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located in the station.
Ticket office support is available at Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal.
Available at Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal: Wheelchair accessible ramps and restrooms.
Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food options available on site.
Free WiFi available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
Ticket office support is available at Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St).
Available at Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St): Wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
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