San Diego, CA to Washington, DC Bus
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San Diego, CA to Washington, DC by bus
The journey from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC by bus is 2,272.23 mi and takes 71 hr 59 min. There are 24 connections per day, with the first departure at 6:50 AM and the last at 7:35 PM. It is possible to travel from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC by bus for as little as $160.01 or as much as $408.58. The best price for this journey is $160.01.
| Lowest Price | $160.01 |
| Journey Duration | 71 hr 59 min |
| Connection per Day | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound 24 |
| Lowest Price | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound $160.01 |
| Highest Price | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound $408.58 |
| First Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound 6:50 AM |
| Last Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound 7:35 PM |
| Distance | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound 2,272.23 mi |
| Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound San Diego, CA |
| Arrival | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound Washington, DC |
| Carriers | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound |
San Diego, CA to Washington, DC Bus Times
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Best time to book San Diego, CA to Washington, DC travel
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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC
The cheapest San Diego, CA - Washington, DC bus tickets can be found for as low as $179.85 if you’re lucky, or $294.40 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $512.37.
Find the best day to travel to Washington, DC by bus
When travelling to Washington, DC by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
Services on board FlixBus and Greyhound from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC
Compare services on board when travelling from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC by bus.
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San Diego, CA to Washington, DC CO2 Emissions by Bus
Train
255.98kg
Bus
274.26kg
Flight
731.36kg
Car
585.09kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a bus ticket from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC?
A bus ticket from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC is $253.95. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $160.01.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC?
The cheapest ticket you can get from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC is $160.01. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between San Diego, CA and Washington, DC by bus?
San Diego, CA to Washington, DC is 2,272.23 mi.
How long does the bus between San Diego, CA and Washington, DC take?
San Diego, CA to Washington, DC is on average 71 hr 59 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 62 hr 35 min.
Which companies operate from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC?
The bus journey from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC is covered by 2 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus and Greyhound.
How many bus connections per day go from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC?
San Diego, CA to Washington, DC has 24 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC leave?
The earliest bus from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC departs at 6:50 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC depart?
The latest bus from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC departs at 7:35 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $160.01 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between San Diego, CA to Washington, DC by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between San Diego, CA and Washington, DC is 62 hr 35 min.
Is there a direct bus from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC?
Yes, there is a direct bus between San Diego, CA and Washington, DC.
What are the CO2 emissions for San Diego, CA to Washington, DC by bus?
The bus journey from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC creates 274.26kg of CO2 emissions.