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Trip Overview

The bus between Washington DC and San Francisco takes 3d 11h. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Washington DC to San Francisco. 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 11h
Duration
3,135 mi
Distance
$677
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Washington DC to San Francisco bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Washington DC and San Francisco. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 12:08 AM which arrives into San Francisco at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at 11 St NW+F St NW and take an average of 3d 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA3d 11h • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA3d 11h • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA3d 11h • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 3,135 mi
  • Duration: 3d 11h

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

You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to San Francisco via 11 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 23h.

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