There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Granite City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DCA - STL
3h 6m$152–452Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane BWI - STL
4h 49m$144–1,222Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
22h 28m$145–274Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
23h 47m$302–649Drive 798.1 mi
- Drive from Washington to Granite Citycar 798.1 mi
14h 3m$146–211Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane IAD - STL
4h 57m$204–1,030
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Granite City is to bus which costs $140 - $280 and takes 22h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Granite City is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $150 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Granite City station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Granite City. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at St. Louis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 47m.
The distance between Washington and Granite City is 743 miles. The road distance is 802.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Granite City without a car is to bus which takes 22h 28m and costs $140 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Washington to Granite City, including transfers.
Washington to Granite City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Granite City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Granite City is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $150 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $280 and takes 22h 28m, you could also train, which costs $300 - $650 and takes 23h 47m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Granite City, IL, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Granite City via Harrisburg Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 22h 28m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Granite City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Granite City is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 7:21 PM in Washington and 6:21 PM in Granite City.
Washington to Granite City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Granite City is 803 miles. It takes approximately 14h 3m to drive from Washington to Granite City.
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