How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Washington start from $227. The average price for this route is around $398. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus trip duration from San Diego to Washington is 2d 21h, covering a distance of 2266 miles (3654 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 13h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the San Diego to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Diego to Washington?

The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Washington at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Washington?

A bus trip from San Diego to Washington generates an estimated 91 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from San Diego to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5654 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Washington?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from San Diego to Washington?

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

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus San Diego to Washington from $225 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Diego to Washington on December 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 2h	12:50am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 19h	6:25pm	Union Station	Fastest

Next departures for San Diego to Washington on December 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 22h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 17h	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 20h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 2h	12:50am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	2d 21h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Washington on December 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 22h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 17h	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 20h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 2h	12:50am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	2d 21h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Washington on January 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 18h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 15h	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 19h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 2h	12:50am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 18h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Washington on January 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 19h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 15h	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 18h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 18h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 2h	12:50am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Washington on January 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	2d 21h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 15h	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 19h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 18h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 18h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 7:04 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 2 days, 21 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $227, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day

2d 21hAverage Duration

2266 milesDistance

91kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$227 - $1,047	Average Duration2d 21h	CO₂ emissions 91kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$404 - $3,084	Average Duration2d 20h	CO₂ emissions 333kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Washington?

Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Stops in Washington

A
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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B
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,462 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,688 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,803 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus San Diego Washington recent customer reviews

I had to find another form of transportation to complete my journey! The first leg of the journey San Diego to LA was fine and we were on time. The next leg was to start at 8:30 p.m. We were told there was no driver and the next leg from LA to Dallas would be delayed 6 hours. That meant that none of our connections could be met. Being stranded in LA overnight outside was not an option. So I had to find another form of transportation. Very disappointed because I was looking forward to the trip. Once that happened I cancelled the return trip as well.

Bernice J.

July 19, 2024

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, 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.

How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Washington start from $227. The average price for this route is around $398. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Washington?
The average bus trip duration from San Diego to Washington is 2d 21h, covering a distance of 2266 miles (3654 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 13h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the San Diego to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Diego to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Washington at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Washington?
A bus trip from San Diego to Washington generates an estimated 91 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Diego to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5654 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Washington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from San Diego to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

12/27

$274

12/28

$255

Today

$245

12/30

$255

12/31

$262

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 29, 2025 with a price of $245

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

You can expect to pay from $245 to $1,015 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $255 which is on 2025-12-30.