Bus from San Antonio, US to Washington, DC, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Antonio to Washington on January 25
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
San Antonio Bus Station
Union StationCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
San Antonio Bus Station
Union StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
San Antonio Bus Station
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
San Antonio Bus Station
Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery AveNo tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
San Antonio Bus Station
Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus StopNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 4:12 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Antonio to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours, and with fares starting at just $162, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day
1d 22hAverage Duration
2228 kmDistance
56kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$162 - $890Average Duration1d 22h
56kg CO₂e
Average Price$291 - $2,952Average Duration2d 6h
203kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Antonio, US to Washington, DC, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from San Antonio to Washington?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Antonio to Washington start from $162. The average price for this route is around $340. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from San Antonio to Washington?

    The average bus travel time from San Antonio to Washington is 1d 22h, covering a distance of 2228 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 10h and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Antonio to Washington route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Valley Transit, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Antonio to Washington?

    The earliest bus departs from San Antonio to Washington at 1:05am. And the latest bus departs at 9:15pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Antonio to Washington?

    A bus trip from San Antonio to Washington generates an estimated 56 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from San Antonio to Washington?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87500 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Antonio to Washington?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Valley Transit has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Antonio to Washington?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Antonio to Washington?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
01-22
$313
01-23
$315
Today
$308
01-25
$250
01-26
$238
01-27
$309
01-28
$309
01-29
$214
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Jan 29, 2026 with a price of $214

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Antonio, US to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $214 to $518 for a bus ticket from San Antonio, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $214 which is on 2026-01-29.

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