How far is Washington from San Jose?

The distance separating Washington and San Jose is 2414 miles (3893 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Washington to San Jose leave from Union Station and arrive at Diridon Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

Once in San Jose, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, Japanese Friendship Garden, Mexican Heritage Plaza, Almaden Quicksilver County Park and San Jose Betsuin Buddhist Church.

Bus Washington to San Jose from $229 | Refundable Tickets

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One passenger / one way

Departure time: September 23 at 1:40pm
Departure city: Washington
Departure location: Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
Arrival time: September 27 at 5:25am
Destination city: San Jose
Destination location: Diridon Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3d 18h
Departure time: September 23 at 6:30pm
Departure city: Washington
Departure location: Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
Arrival time: September 27 at 5:25am
Destination city: San Jose
Destination location: Diridon Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3d 13h
Departure time: September 23 at 10:40pm
Departure city: Washington
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: September 27 at 5:25am
Destination city: San Jose
Destination location: Diridon Station
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3d 9h
Departure time: October 5 at 1:40pm
Departure city: Washington
Departure location: Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
Arrival time: October 9 at 5:25am
Destination city: San Jose
Destination location: Diridon Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3d 18h
Departure time: October 5 at 6:00pm
Departure city: Washington
Departure location: Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
Arrival time: October 9 at 5:25am
Destination city: San Jose
Destination location: Diridon Station
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3d 14h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to San Jose.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$229 - $555	Average Duration3d 8h	CO₂ emissions 98kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$749 - $796	Average Duration3d 11h	CO₂ emissions 354kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to San Jose

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 3 days, 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $229, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

3d 8hAverage Duration

$229Cheapest ticket

98kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$314

Average bus trip duration3d 8h

Number of daily buses7

Earliest bus departure12:40am

Distance2420 miles (3902 km)

Latest bus departure11:55pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,230 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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

3.5/510,366 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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Washington to San Jose Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Washington and San Jose?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

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

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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Washington to San Jose.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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 Washington to San Jose.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Washington to San Jose that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3d 8h	Avg Price$314	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3d 11h	Avg Price$749	Daily Departures3

Will you be returning to Washington, DC, US by bus?

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Train from Washington, DC, US to San Jose, US

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Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to San Jose, US

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

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Where are the popular stops in Washington and San Jose?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Washington, DC, US - San Jose, US

How far is Washington from San Jose?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

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