Bus Tickets from San Jose, US to Washington, DC, US

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Next departures for San Jose to Washington on October 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Diridon Station
Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery AveCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Diridon Station
Union StationFastest
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Diridon Station
Union StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Diridon Station
Union StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Washington

Bus
Average PriceUS$147 - US$481Average Duration3d 10h
97kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$367 - US$682Average Duration3d 3h
354kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 3 days, 10 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$147, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
3d 10hAverage Duration
US$147Cheapest ticket
97kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Jose, US to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$235
Average Bus Trip Duration3d 10h
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure12:55am
Distance3883 km
Latest bus departure11:10pm

San Jose to Washington Bus

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

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

    The distance between San Jose and Washington is approximately 3893 km (2414 miles).

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

    Buses departing from Diridon Station in San Jose 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.

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09-29
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09-30
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Today
US$174
10-02
US$272
10-03
US$173
10-04
US$157
10-05
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of US$157

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

You can expect to pay from US$157 to US$2,511 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$157 which is on 2025-10-04.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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 Jose, US to Washington, DC, US?

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