Bus San Diego to Washington, DC - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Diego to Washington, DC

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Diego to Washington, DC from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$137

tomorrow

Wednesday

Thursday

$180

Friday

$190

Saturday

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	65h 45m	1:35 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	10:20 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$137	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 6/22/2026 1:35:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 45m
Greyhound US	64h 45m	9:50 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$137	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/22/2026 9:50:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 45m
Greyhound US	67h 40m	7:55 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/22/2026 7:55:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 40m
FlixBus	69h 55m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	10:20 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$140	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/22/2026 9:25:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 55m
FlixBus	67h 0m	7:35 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$141	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/22/2026 7:35:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	64h 45m	9:50 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$180	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/25/2026 9:50:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $180 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 45m
FlixBus	65h 45m	1:35 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	10:20 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$181	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 6/25/2026 1:35:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 45m
FlixBus	66h 10m	1:10 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	10:20 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$181	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 6/25/2026 1:10:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 10m
FlixBus	69h 55m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	10:20 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$182	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/25/2026 9:25:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 55m
Greyhound US	67h 40m	7:55 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$185	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/25/2026 7:55:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $185 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	65h 45m	1:35 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	10:20 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$190	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 6/26/2026 1:35:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 6/29/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $190 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 45m
Greyhound US	67h 40m	7:55 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$190	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/26/2026 7:55:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 6/29/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $190 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 40m
FlixBus	67h 0m	7:35 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$191	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/26/2026 7:35:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 6/29/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $191 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 0m
FlixBus	69h 55m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	10:20 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$191	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/26/2026 9:25:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 6/29/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $191 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 55m
Greyhound US	64h 45m	9:50 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$191	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 6/26/2026 9:50:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 6/29/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $191 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Diego to Washington, DC is $136 on 7/12/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Diego and Washington, DC

See here how frequent the connections between San Diego and Washington, DC are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from San Diego to Washington, DC. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between San Diego and Washington, DC.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 18 buses from San Diego to Washington, DC, while Evening sees the fewest connections between San Diego and Washington, DC, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Diego to Washington, DC

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 11 times every day by bus from San Diego to Washington, DC in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to Washington, DC starting from $136!

Cheapest Bus	$136
Fastest Bus	67h 45m
Earliest Bus	7:35 AM
Latest Bus	7:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	2,271.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to Washington, DC

Every day, 11 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Diego for Washington, DC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 06/21

Monday 06/22

$137

Tuesday 06/23

Wednesday 06/24

Thursday 06/25

$180

Friday 06/26

$190

Saturday 06/27

Sunday 06/28

Monday 06/29

Tuesday 06/30

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 07/02

Friday 07/03

Saturday 07/04

Sunday 07/05

Monday 07/06

Tuesday 07/07

Wednesday 07/08

Thursday 07/09

$166

Friday 07/10

$157

Saturday 07/11

Sunday 07/12

$136

Monday 07/13

Tuesday 07/14

$167

Wednesday 07/15

$175

Thursday 07/16

Friday 07/17

$145

Saturday 07/18

The cheapest time to travel from San Diego to Washington, DC

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Diego to Washington, DC, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $137, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Diego to Washington, DC. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $166.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to Washington, DC, with $137. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $138.

How to save money travelling from San Diego to Washington, DC

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Diego to Washington, DC in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Diego to Washington, DC, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from San Diego to Washington, DC are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Diego and Washington, DC

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in San Diego and Washington, DC.

Old Town Transit Center

Congress Street 2727

San Ysidro Transit Center

E San Ysidro Blvd 723

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Seaport Village

W Harbor Dr 789

Downtown

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

C Street SW DC 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 400

Chinatown H St NW

H St NW 715

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Diego to Washington, DC

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from San Diego to Washington, DC? Or which bus companies serve the route San Diego to Washington, DC? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Diego to Washington, DC bus

How much does a San Diego Washington, DC bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $136 and takes 67h 45m to reach Washington, DC. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Diego to Washington, DC?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $136 and $204. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Washington, DC.

On average, how many connections are available from San Diego to Washington, DC each day?

Every day, the San Diego to Washington, DC bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from San Diego to Washington, DC take?

The fastest bus from San Diego to Washington, DC is offered by Greyhound US and takes 67h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $137. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Diego to Washington, DC?

The earliest bus arriving in Washington, DC from San Diego starts at 7:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from San Diego to Washington, DC?

The latest bus trip departing from San Diego for Washington, DC starts at 7:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the San Diego Washington, DC route?

When traveling by bus from San Diego to Washington, DC, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Washington, DC?

You can check all the direct connections between San Diego and Washington, DC by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the San Diego to Washington, DC bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the San Diego Washington, DC bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Diego Washington, DC bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Diego to Washington, DC on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from San Diego to Washington, DC?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Diego to Washington, DC

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to San Diego and to Washington, DC

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Diego and to Washington, DC. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!