What is the distance between Sacramento and Washington?

The distance separating Sacramento and Washington is 2370 miles (3822 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sacramento to Washington?

If you're headed to Washington from Sacramento, chances are that your bus will leave from Greyhound Sacramento Station and arrive at Dupont Circle. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are United States Capitol, National Gallery of Art, Library of Congress, The Mall/Monuments and The White House.

Bus Sacramento to Washington from $142 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Sacramento to Washington on November 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 17h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 15h	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	3d 4h	5:45am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	3d 11h	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	3d 5h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Washington on November 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 15h	11:30am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	9:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 21h	10:20am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 19h	3:25pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	3d 4h	5:45am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	3d 11h	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 3 days, 5 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $140, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

3d 5hAverage Duration

2365 milesDistance

95kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$140 - $620	Average Duration3d 5h	CO₂ emissions 95kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$231 - $1,945	Average Duration2d 23h	CO₂ emissions 348kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,359 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,247 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Sacramento and Washington?

Stops in Sacramento

A - Greyhound Sacramento Station

B - Old Sacramento

C - Fruitridge Rd

Stops in Washington

A - Dupont Circle

B - Union Station

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sacramento, US to Washington, DC, US by bus

What is the distance between Sacramento and Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sacramento to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/07

$275

11/08

$238

Today

$266

11/10

$226

11/11

$181

11/12

No data

11/13

No data

11/14

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The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $181

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

You can expect to pay from $181 to $504 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $181 which is on 2025-11-11.

What's the cheapest way to go from Sacramento, US to Washington, DC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3d 5h	Avg Price$305	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 23h	Avg Price$434	Daily Departures1

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