There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Washington DC by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or subway
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane SGF - DCA
5h 19m$159–773Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
cheapest- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SGF - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 49m$118–572Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
28h 30m$298–669Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
29h 11m$175–287Drive 1,017.8 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Washington DCcar 1,017.8 mi
17h 41m$186–269Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane SGF - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
6h 23m$130–1,124
Springfield to Washington DC by bus, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Washington DC is to bus which costs $170 - $290 and takes 29h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Washington DC is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Washington DC station. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Washington Union Station via St Louis Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 11m.
The distance between Springfield and Washington DC is 915 miles. The road distance is 1023.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Washington DC without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 30m and costs $290 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Springfield to Washington DC, including transfers.
Springfield to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Washington DC is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 29h 11m.
Springfield to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Washington DC is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 6:24 AM in Springfield and 7:24 AM in Washington DC.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Washington DC, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Washington DC via St Louis Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 29h 11m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Washington DC is 1024 miles. It takes approximately 17h 41m to drive from Springfield to Washington DC.
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