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

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

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

today

$342

tomorrow

$337

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

$378

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	82h 15m	10:10 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$342	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/5/2025 10:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $342 per person are available. Travel duration is 82h 15m
	FlixBus	71h 10m	9:15 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$365	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/5/2025 9:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $365 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to San Jose, CA via Chicago, you can save more than $39? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  74h 25m
  
  0
  
  5:35 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $82
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/6/2025 5:35:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m
- Busbud
  
  55h 55m
  
  0
  
  11:05 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  5:00 PM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $221
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/7/2025 11:05:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 55m
Travel time is 6h 15m longer, but you will save $39

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	82h 15m	10:10 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$337	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $337 per person are available. Travel duration is 82h 15m
	FlixBus	71h 10m	9:15 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$353	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/6/2025 9:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $353 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to San Jose, CA via Chicago, you can save more than $34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  74h 25m
  
  0
  
  5:35 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $82
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/6/2025 5:35:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m
- Busbud
  
  55h 55m
  
  0
  
  11:05 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  5:00 PM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $221
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/7/2025 11:05:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 55m
Travel time is 6h 15m longer, but you will save $34

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	82h 15m	10:10 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$378	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/10/2025 10:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $378 per person are available. Travel duration is 82h 15m
	Greyhound US	75h 25m	5:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$453	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/10/2025 5:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $453 per person are available. Travel duration is 75h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to San Jose, CA via Chicago, you can save more than $75? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  74h 25m
  
  0
  
  5:35 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $82
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/6/2025 5:35:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m
- Busbud
  
  55h 55m
  
  0
  
  11:05 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  5:00 PM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $221
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/7/2025 11:05:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 55m
Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save $75

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Washington, DC to San Jose, CA is $337 on 12/6/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Washington, DC and San Jose, CA

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Washington, DC to San Jose, CA. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Washington, DC and San Jose, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 3 buses from Washington, DC to San Jose, CA, while Night sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and San Jose, CA, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Washington, DC to San Jose, CA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to San Jose, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to San Jose, CA starting from $337!

Cheapest Bus	$337
Fastest Bus	68h 10m
Earliest Bus	9:15 AM
Latest Bus	10:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	2,418.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to San Jose, CA

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Washington, DC for San Jose, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$342

Saturday 12/06

$337

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$378

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Washington, DC to San Jose, CA

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

With a price starting from $337, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to San Jose, CA. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $378.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to San Jose, CA, with $337. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $353.

How to save money travelling from Washington, DC to San Jose, CA

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 Jose, CA 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 Jose, CA, 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 Jose, CA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Washington, DC and San Jose, CA

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

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

Bus Stop

McLaughlin & William Bus Stop

E William St 1118

Tamien

East side pickup area

Diridon Station

Cahill St 65

King & Virginia

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

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

FAQs about the Washington, DC to San Jose, CA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $337 and takes 79h 15m to reach San Jose, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $337 and $453. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Jose, CA.

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

Every day, the Washington, DC to San Jose, CA bus route is served by approximately 2 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 Jose, CA take?

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to San Jose, CA is offered by FlixBus and takes 68h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $365. 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 Jose, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in San Jose, CA from Washington, DC starts at 9:15 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 Jose, CA?

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

When traveling by bus from Washington, DC to San Jose, CA, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. 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 Jose, CA?

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

What can I take with me on the Washington, DC to San Jose, CA 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 Jose, CA 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 Jose, CA 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 Jose, CA on your planned travel date.

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

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 Jose, CA

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