How much does a bus ticket from San Jose to Washington cost?

The bus ticket price from San Jose to Washington starts at US$204. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Jose to Washington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from San Jose to Washington?

The average travel time between San Jose and Washington is around 3d 4h, although the fastest bus will take about 2d 21h. This is the time it takes to travel the 3893 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between San Jose and Washington?

The number of buses from San Jose to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Jose to Washington by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from San Jose to Washington?

When taking the bus from San Jose to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to Washington?

Buses travelling between San Jose and Washington leave from Diridon Station or Santiago Express San Jose and arrive at Dupont Circle, Union Station, Metro Center Station.

Bus San Jose to Washington from US$237 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Jose to Washington on 3 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:25	Diridon Station	3d 1h	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:25	Diridon Station	2d 21h	10:20	Union Station	Fastest
	04:30	Diridon Station	3d 5h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:25	Diridon Station	3d 13h	01:40	Dupont Circle	No tags
	04:30	Diridon Station	3d 5h	13:10	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Washington on 5 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:25	Diridon Station	3d 1h	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:25	Diridon Station	2d 21h	10:20	Union Station	Fastest
	04:30	Diridon Station	3d 5h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
	00:55	Diridon Station	3d 1h	05:45	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	00:55	Diridon Station	3d 8h	12:20	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Washington on 6 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:25	Diridon Station	2d 21h	10:20	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	04:30	Diridon Station	3d 5h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:25	Diridon Station	3d 1h	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	00:55	Diridon Station	3d 1h	05:45	Union Station	No tags
	04:30	Diridon Station	3d 5h	13:10	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Washington on 7 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:15	Diridon Station	4d 3h	19:45	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	Cheapest
	00:55	Diridon Station	3d 1h	05:45	Union Station	Fastest
	04:30	Diridon Station	3d 5h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	00:55	Diridon Station	3d 10h	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	04:30	Diridon Station	3d 5h	13:10	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 2:23 PM PDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Jose 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 3 days, 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$204, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

3d 4hAverage duration

3887 kmDistance

97kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$204 - US$593	Average duration3d 4h	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$408 - US$1 974	Average duration3d 3h	CO₂ emissions 354kg CO₂e

Bus San Jose, US to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$289

Average bus trip duration3d 4h

Number of daily buses8

Earliest bus departure00:55

Distance3887 km

Latest bus departure23:10

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 562 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587 347 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 159 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

San Jose to Washington Bus

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Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Washington?

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Stops in Washington

A - Dupont Circle

B - Union Station

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Jose, US - Washington, DC, US

How much does a bus ticket from San Jose to Washington cost?
The bus ticket price from San Jose to Washington starts at US$204. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Jose to Washington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from San Jose to Washington?
The average travel time between San Jose and Washington is around 3d 4h, although the fastest bus will take about 2d 21h. This is the time it takes to travel the 3893 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between San Jose and Washington?
The number of buses from San Jose to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Jose to Washington by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from San Jose to Washington?
When taking the bus from San Jose to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to Washington?
Buses travelling between San Jose and Washington leave from Diridon Station or Santiago Express San Jose and arrive at Dupont Circle, Union Station, Metro Center Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

31/10

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01/11

US$349

Today

US$274

03/11

US$371

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05/11

US$240

06/11

US$237

07/11

US$336

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 06 Nov 2025 with a price of US$237

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

You can expect to pay from US$237 to US$2 207 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$237, which is on 2025-11-06.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Jose to Washington will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Jose to Washington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose, US to Washington, DC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time3d 4h	Avg priceUS$289	Daily departures8
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3d 3h	Avg priceUS$502	Daily departures1

Will you be returning to San Jose, US by bus?

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