What is the distance between Sacramento and Washington?

The distance separating Sacramento and Washington is 2370 miles (3822 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sacramento to Washington?

If you're headed to Washington from Sacramento, chances are that your bus will leave from Greyhound Sacramento Station and arrive at Union Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are United States Capitol, National Gallery of Art, Library of Congress, The Mall/Monuments and The White House.

Bus Sacramento to Washington from $120 | Compare & Save up to 60%

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TomorrowAug 11

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FriAug 15

from $191

SatAug 16

from $205

SunAug 17

from $223

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 15 at 3:15pm
Departure city: Sacramento
Departure location: Greyhound Sacramento Station
Arrival time: August 19 at 5:40pm
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3d 23h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 15 at 5:00pm
Departure city: Sacramento
Departure location: Greyhound Sacramento Station
Arrival time: August 18 at 4:50pm
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 20h
Departure time: August 15 at 9:55am
Departure city: Sacramento
Departure location: Greyhound Sacramento Station
Arrival time: August 18 at 10:25am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 21h
Departure time: August 15 at 5:00pm
Departure city: Sacramento
Departure location: Greyhound Sacramento Station
Arrival time: August 18 at 4:50pm
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 20h
Departure time: August 15 at 10:20pm
Departure city: Sacramento
Departure location: Greyhound Sacramento Station
Arrival time: August 19 at 5:45am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3d 4h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento to Washington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$127 - $718	Average Duration3d 5h	CO₂ emissions 95kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$231 - $634	Average Duration2d 23h	CO₂ emissions 348kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Sacramento to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 3 days, 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $127, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

3d 5hAverage Duration

$127Cheapest ticket

95kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Sacramento, US to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$228

Average bus trip duration3d 5h

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure10:45am

Distance2365 miles (3814 km)

Latest bus departure10:20pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,168 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/59,970 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Sacramento to Washington Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Sacramento to Washington. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Sacramento to Washington.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Sacramento to Washington, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Sacramento and Washington?

Stops in Sacramento

A - Greyhound Sacramento Station

B - Old Sacramento

C - Fruitridge Rd

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions for your trip Sacramento, US - Washington, DC, US

What is the distance between Sacramento and Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sacramento to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

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

Best price found

08/08

$185

08/09

$162

Today

$144

08/11

$120

08/12

$158

08/13

$141

08/14

$159

08/15

$199

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 11, 2025 with a price of $120

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

You can expect to pay from $120 to $239 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $120 which is on 2025-08-11.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Sacramento and Washington!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Sacramento to Washington.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Sacramento to Washington that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Sacramento to Washington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Sacramento, US to Washington, DC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3d 5h	Avg Price$228	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 23h	Avg Price$524	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Sacramento, US by bus?

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Bus Tickets from Sacramento, US to Washington, DC, US

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Bus Sacramento, US to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Sacramento and Washington?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Sacramento, US - Washington, DC, US

What is the distance between Sacramento and Washington?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sacramento to Washington?

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

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What's the cheapest way to go from Sacramento, US to Washington, DC, US?

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