How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Sacramento?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Sacramento start from $321. The average price for this route is around $563. 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 Washington to Sacramento?

The average bus travel time from Washington to Sacramento is 3d 3h, covering a distance of 3820 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 18h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Sacramento route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Sacramento?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Sacramento at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 6:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Washington to Sacramento generates an estimated 95 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Washington to Sacramento?

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 87412 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Sacramento?

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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Sacramento?

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.

Bus Washington to Sacramento from $256 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Sacramento on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	3d 9h	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:50am	Union Station	2d 23h	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15am	Union Station	3d 2h	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	3d 11h	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	3d 20h	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Sacramento on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	3d 9h	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:50am	Union Station	2d 23h	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest

Next departures for Washington to Sacramento on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	3d 9h	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:50am	Union Station	2d 23h	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	3d 11h	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
	Bus	12:55am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	3d 4h	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	3d 15h	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 10:16 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Sacramento

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 3 days, 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $321, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

3d 3hAverage Duration

3820 kmDistance

95kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$321 - $1,363	Average Duration3d 3h	CO₂ emissions 95kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$363 - $3,644	Average Duration3d 7h	CO₂ emissions 348kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Sacramento?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, 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

Stops in Sacramento

A
Greyhound Sacramento Station
420 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,431 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,612 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Sacramento, 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 Washington to Sacramento?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Sacramento start from $321. The average price for this route is around $563. 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 Washington to Sacramento?
The average bus travel time from Washington to Sacramento is 3d 3h, covering a distance of 3820 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 18h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Sacramento route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Sacramento?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Sacramento at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 6:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Sacramento?
A bus trip from Washington to Sacramento generates an estimated 95 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Washington to Sacramento?
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 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Sacramento?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Sacramento?
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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Sacramento?
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

12-12

$335

12-13

$278

Today

$256

12-15

$318

12-16

$390

12-17

$298

12-18

$413

12-19

$312

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $256

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

You can expect to pay from $256 to $918 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $298 which is on 2025-12-17.