What is the distance between San Francisco and Washington?

About 2433 miles (3924 km) separate San Francisco and Washington.

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

If you're headed to Washington from San Francisco, chances are that your bus will leave from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) and arrive at Union Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your 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 National Air and Space Museum, National Gallery of Art, Jefferson Memorial, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Bus San Francisco to Washington from $147 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for San Francisco to Washington on November 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	10:40pm	San Francisco Bus Station	3d 17h	7:10pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	10:40pm	San Francisco Bus Station	3d 4h	6:05am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	11:25pm	409 Townsend St, SF	3d 3h	6:05am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	11:25pm	409 Townsend St, SF	3d 16h	7:10pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	11:25pm	409 Townsend St, SF	3d 20h	11:20pm	Dupont Circle	No tags

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 $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 price$237

Average bus trip duration3d 4h

Number of daily buses17

Earliest bus departure6:30am

Distance2427 miles (3914 km)

Latest bus departure11:25pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,346 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.

Amtrak

4/55,559 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,149 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, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

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Where are the popular stops in San Francisco and Washington?

Stops in San Francisco

A - Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)

B - Powell Station

C - Union Square Hilton

D - San Francisco Greyhound Station

E - 444 Townsend St.

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

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What is the distance between San Francisco and Washington?

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

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

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