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How to get fromSan Francisco to Washingtonby plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Washington by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SFO - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Stationtrain train
    8h 6m
    $168–440

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Washingtonbus bus
    2d 4h
    $351–668

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Washington Stationtrain train
    2d 10h
    $735–1,656

  4. Drive 2,015.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Washingtoncar car 2,015.4 mi
    31h 21m
    $368–532

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane OAK - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Stationtrain train
    9h 50m
    $214–896

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane SFO - COU
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Columbia to Warrenton, MOshuttle bus
    10h 5m
    $233–637

  7. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SJC - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Stationtrain train
    10h 54m
    $210–852

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SMF - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Stationtrain train
    11h 25m
    $258–748

San Francisco to Washington by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$351Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,811.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco to Washington via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 4h.

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