The average bus between Washington DC and Springfield takes 28h 53m and the fastest bus takes 28h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Washington DC to Springfield. 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 twice daily between Washington DC and Springfield. The earliest departure is at 1:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Springfield at 4:35 AM. All services require a transfer at 13 St NW+G St NW and take an average of 28h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Springfield station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 53m.
Washington DC to Springfield bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Springfield bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The distance between Washington DC and Springfield is 1,087.8 km. The road distance is 1,502 km.
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 23h 45m.