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Trip Overview

The bus between San Diego and Washington DC takes 3d 5h. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from San Diego to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3d 5h
Duration
2,875 mi
Distance
$631
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

San Diego to Washington DC bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between San Diego and Washington DC. The service departs San Diego at 10:15 PM at night, which arrives into Washington DC at 07:08:04. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Union Station and take an average of 3d 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3d 5h • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3d 5h • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3d 5h • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3d 5h • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Diego to Washington DC? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 2,874.9 mi
  • Duration: 3d 5h

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Washington DC, USA?

You can take a bus from San Diego to Washington DC via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Washington Union Station, H St NE+Union Station Garage, and Franklin Square+Bay A in around 2d 18h.

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