Bus Washington, DC to San Diego: Compare prices and save money

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

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

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Thursday

$176

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

$139

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	83h 15m	10:05 AM	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	6:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$176	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/21/2026 10:05:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 5/24/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 83h 15m
Greyhound US	63h 30m	5:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$179	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/21/2026 5:50:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 5/23/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 30m
Greyhound US	71h 10m	10:10 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$187	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/21/2026 10:10:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 5/24/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $187 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	67h 25m	5:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:15 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/25/2026 5:50:00 AM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 5/27/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 25m
Greyhound US	69h 0m	5:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:50 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/25/2026 5:50:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 5/27/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 0m
Greyhound US	62h 45m	5:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:35 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$142	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/25/2026 5:50:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 5/27/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 45m
FlixBus	74h 30m	10:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:15 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	$142	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/25/2026 10:45:00 PM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 5/28/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 74h 30m
FlixBus	70h 25m	10:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:10 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$142	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 5/25/2026 10:45:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 5/28/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Washington, DC to San Diego is $139 on 5/25/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Washington, DC and San Diego

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Washington, DC to San Diego. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Washington, DC and San Diego.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 5 buses from Washington, DC to San Diego, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and San Diego, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Washington, DC to San Diego

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 6 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to San Diego in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to San Diego starting from $139!

Cheapest Bus	$139
Fastest Bus	59h 45m
Earliest Bus	5:50 AM
Latest Bus	10:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	2,271.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to San Diego

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Washington, DC for San Diego: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/17

Monday 05/18

Tuesday 05/19

Wednesday 05/20

Thursday 05/21

$176

Friday 05/22

Saturday 05/23

Sunday 05/24

Monday 05/25

$139

Tuesday 05/26

Wednesday 05/27

Thursday 05/28

$194

Friday 05/29

$199

Saturday 05/30

$172

Sunday 05/31

$159

Monday 06/01

$172

Tuesday 06/02

$153

Wednesday 06/03

$179

Thursday 06/04

$179

Friday 06/05

$189

Saturday 06/06

$181

Sunday 06/07

$159

Monday 06/08

$166

Tuesday 06/09

$179

Wednesday 06/10

Thursday 06/11

Friday 06/12

$199

Saturday 06/13

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

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

With a price starting from $139, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to San Diego. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $176.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to San Diego, with $118. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $149.

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

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 Washington, DC to San Diego 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 Washington, DC to San Diego, 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 Washington, DC to San Diego are also emptier.

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

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

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

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

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

La Jolla Village

Hyatt Regency

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

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

FAQs about the Washington, DC to San Diego bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $139 and takes 64h 25m to reach San Diego. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $139 and $187. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Diego.

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

Every day, the Washington, DC to San Diego bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to San Diego is offered by Greyhound US and takes 59h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $142. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in San Diego from Washington, DC starts at 5:50 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 Washington, DC to San Diego?

The latest bus trip departing from Washington, DC for San Diego starts at 10:45 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 Washington, DC San Diego route?

When traveling by bus from Washington, DC to San Diego, 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 Washington, DC and San Diego?

You can check all the direct connections between Washington, DC and San Diego 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 Washington, DC to San Diego 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 Washington, DC San Diego 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 Washington, DC San Diego 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 Washington, DC to San Diego on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Washington, DC and to San Diego

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