Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Sacramento, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Greyhound Sacramento Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Greyhound Sacramento Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Greyhound Sacramento Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Greyhound Sacramento Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Greyhound Sacramento Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Sacramento.

Bus
Average Price$141 - $839Average Duration3d 2h
95kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$336 - $904Average Duration3d 7h
348kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Sacramento

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 3 days, 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $141, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
3d 2hAverage Duration
$141Cheapest ticket
95kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Sacramento, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$228
Average bus trip duration3d 2h
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure5:50am
Distance2368 miles (3819 km)
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Washington to Sacramento Bus

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

Best price found
07/29
$285
07/30
$204
Today
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08/01
$170
08/02
No data
08/03
$176
08/04
$208
08/05
$234
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of $170

To 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 Sacramento, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $170 to $343 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $170 which is on 2025-08-01.

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 Washington and Sacramento!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Washington to Sacramento, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Washington to Sacramento.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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