There are 3 ways to get from Springfield to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Washington Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
3h 21m$45–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Washingtonbus Greyhound US0175s
3h 50m$23–42Drive 147.9 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Washingtoncar 147.9 mi
2h 38m$27–39
Springfield to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Washington is to bus which costs $23 - $45 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Washington is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Washington. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Washington via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Springfield and arriving at Washington Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Springfield and Washington is 148 miles. The road distance is 148.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Washington without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $45 - $100.
The train from Springfield to Washington Station takes 3h 21m including transfers and departs once daily.
Springfield to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Washington is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Washington, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Washington Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Washington via St Louis Bus Station in around 3h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Washington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Springfield to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Washington is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Springfield to Washington.
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