Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Washington, DC, US

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Next departures for San Diego to Washington on September 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Union StationCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Union StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Greyhound Bus Stop
Union StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery AveNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Washington

Bus
Average PriceUS$160 - US$556Average Duration3d 1h
91kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$290 - US$590Average Duration3d 17h
333kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 3 days, 1 hour 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$160, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day
3d 1hAverage Duration
US$160Cheapest ticket
91kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$252
Average Bus Trip Duration3d 1h
Number of daily buses24
Earliest bus departure6:45am
Distance3654 km
Latest bus departure7:35pm

San Diego to Washington Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - Washington, DC, US

  1. What is the distance between San Diego and Washington?

    The distance between San Diego and Washington is approximately 3657 km (2268 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Diego to Washington?

    Buses departing from Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego will take you to Union Station in Washington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09-27
US$272
09-28
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09-30
US$181
10-01
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10-02
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10-03
US$199
10-04
US$180
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of US$180

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$180 to US$331 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$180 which is on 2025-10-04.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Washington, DC, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to San Diego, CA, US by bus?

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