The average bus between Independence and Washington takes 30h 29m and the fastest bus takes 27h 16m. There is at least one bus per day from Independence to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Independence and Washington. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Independence is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Washington at 11:35 AM. All services require a transfer at East Village - Bay A and take an average of 30h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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28h 35m • 3 changes
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28h 16m • 3 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Independence to Washington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Washington. However, there are services departing from Independence station and arriving at Washington station via St Louis Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 29m.
Independence to Washington bus services, operated by Ride KC, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Independence to Washington bus services, operated by Ride KC, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Independence and Washington is 1,499.8 km. The road distance is 1,779 km.
You can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Washington Union Station via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 25h 52m.