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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | Union Station | UCSD Health La Jolla Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Union Station | 5716 Hardy Ave | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Union Station | San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Union Station | Greyhound Bus Stop | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Union Station | Balboa Park | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 3 days, 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $247, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Washington and San Diego?
Stops in Washington
- A1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
- B6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
- C663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
- 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 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to San Diego, CA, 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 San Diego?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to San Diego start from $247. The average price for this route is around $518. 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 San Diego?
The average bus travel time from Washington to San Diego is 3d 3h, covering a distance of 3658 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 14h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Washington to San Diego route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to San Diego?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to San Diego at 5:50am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to San Diego?
A bus trip from Washington to San Diego generates an estimated 91 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 San Diego?
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 San Diego?
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 San Diego?
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 San Diego?
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.
The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $308To 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 San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $308 to $333 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $308 which is on 2025-12-10.
What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to San Diego, CA, US?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
