The average bus between Washington DC and Springfield takes 30h 31m and the fastest bus takes 28h 5m. There is at least one bus 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 once 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 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at 13 St NW+G St NW and take an average of 30h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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29h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Washington DC to Springfield? 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 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 30h 31m.
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 30m.