What is the distance between San Jose and Washington?

San Jose and Washington are 2414 miles (3893 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Washington from San Jose, chances are that your bus will depart from Diridon Station and arrive at Dupont Circle. These are the main 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 National Gallery of Art, Georgetown, United States Capitol, Arlington National Cemetery and Library of Congress.

Bus San Jose to Washington from $166 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Washington on November 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	Diridon Station	3d 1h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	Diridon Station	2d 21h	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
	4:30am	Diridon Station	3d 5h	1:10pm	Union Station	No tags
	12:55am	Diridon Station	3d 3h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55am	Diridon Station	3d 8h	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose 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, 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $204, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

3d 4hAverage Duration

2410 milesDistance

97kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$204 - $593	Average Duration3d 4h	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$408 - $1,974	Average Duration3d 3h	CO₂ emissions 354kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,588 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,377 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

3.5/511,343 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 San Jose and Washington?

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

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 San Jose, US to Washington, DC, US by bus

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $292

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

You can expect to pay from $292 to $2,808 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $292 which is on 2025-11-17.