Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Washington, DC, US

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Next departures for San Diego to Washington on October 11
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Greyhound + FlixBus
Balboa Park
Union StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
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Greyhound
Greyhound Bus Stop
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
5716 Hardy Ave
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound
Greyhound Bus Stop
Union StationNo tags

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Bus San Diego, CA, US to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$232
Average Bus Trip Duration3d 1h
Number of daily buses23
Earliest bus departure6:45am
Distance3653 km
Latest bus departure7:35pm

San Diego to Washington Bus

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

  1. What is the distance between San Diego and Washington?

    The distance between San Diego and Washington is approximately 3657 km (2268 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Diego to Washington?

    Buses departing from Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego will take you to Union Station in Washington.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Oct 10, 2025 with a price of US$380

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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!

Will you be returning to San Diego, CA, US by bus?

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