The average bus between Washington and California takes 27h 37m and the fastest bus takes 25h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Washington to California. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Washington and California. The earliest departure is at 2:07 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington is at 9:03 PM which arrives into California at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer at SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way and take an average of 27h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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25h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Washington to California? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to California. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at California station via Sacramento Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 37m.
Washington to California bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Washington to California bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
The distance between Washington and California is 1,183.1 km. The road distance is 1,863 km.
You can take a bus from 2nd Ave & Marion St to Los Angeles Union Station via SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 27h 5m.