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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Union Station | San Francisco Bus Station | Cheapest | |||||
| Union Station | San Francisco Bus Station | Fastest | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop | 409 Townsend St, SF | No tags | |||||
| Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop | San Francisco Bus Station | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Union Station | San Francisco Bus Station | No tags |
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Get from Washington to San Francisco
The journey takes about 3 days, 8 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$177, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Washington, DC, US to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, DC, US - San Francisco, US
What is the distance between Washington and San Francisco?
Washington and San Francisco are 3924 km (2433 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Washington to San Francisco?
Buses departing from Union Station in Washington will take you to Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) in San Francisco.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Nov 4, 2025 with a price of US$169To 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 Francisco, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$169 to US$579 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$169 which is on 2025-11-04.
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