Find coaches from San Francisco, US to Washington, DC, US

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Next departures from San Francisco to Washington on 2 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
    		San Francisco Bus Station
    		Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery AveNo tags
    Greyhound
      		San Francisco Bus Station
      		Union StationNo tags
      FlixBus + Greyhound
        		409 Townsend St, SF
        		Union StationNo tags
        FlixBus + Greyhound
          		409 Townsend St, SF
          		Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery AveNo tags
          Greyhound + FlixBus
            		409 Townsend St, SF
            		Dupont CircleNo tags

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            Get from San Francisco to Washington

            This route is served by bus only

            The journey takes about 3 days, 4 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$147, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            17bus per day
            3d 4hAverage duration
            2427 milesDistance
            98kgCO₂ emissions

            Bus San Francisco, US to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

            Average ticket priceUS$237
            Average bus trip duration3d 4h
            Number of daily buses17
            Earliest bus departure06:30
            Distance2427 miles
            Latest bus departure23:25

            San Francisco to Washington Bus

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

            1. What's the distance between San Francisco and Washington by coach?

              The distance between San Francisco and Washington by coach is approximately 2433 miles (3924 km).

            2. What is the best way to go from San Francisco to Washington without flying?

              You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

            About Bus Travel

            Bus Travel Tips

            Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Francisco and Washington!

            From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Francisco to Washington.

            Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Francisco to Washington will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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