Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA Bus
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Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA by bus
The journey from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA by bus is 3,923.28 km and takes 82 hrs 46 mins. There are 21 connections per day, with the first departure at 5:00 a.m. and the last at 11:55 p.m.. It is possible to travel from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA by bus for as little as $272.97 or as much as $924.60. The best price for this journey is $272.97.
| Lowest Price | $272.97 |
| Journey Duration | 82 hrs 46 mins |
| Connection per Day | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound 21 |
| Lowest Price | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound $272.97 |
| Highest Price | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound $924.60 |
| First Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound 5:00 a.m. |
| Last Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound 11:55 p.m. |
| Distance | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound 3,923.28 km |
| Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound Washington, DC |
| Arrival | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound San Francisco, CA |
| Carriers | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound |
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Find the best day to travel to San Francisco, CA by bus
When travelling to San Francisco, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
Services on board FlixBus and Greyhound from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA
Compare services on board when travelling from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA by bus.
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Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus
Train
274.63kg
Bus
294.25kg
Flight
784.66kg
Car
627.72kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a bus ticket from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA?
A bus ticket from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA is $418.52. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $272.97.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA is $272.97. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Washington, DC and San Francisco, CA by bus?
Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA is 3,923.28 km.
How long does the bus between Washington, DC and San Francisco, CA take?
Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA is on average 82 hrs 46 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 69 hrs 50 mins.
Which companies operate from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA?
The bus journey from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA is covered by 2 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus and Greyhound.
How many bus connections per day go from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA?
Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA has 21 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA leave?
The earliest bus from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA departs at 5:00 a.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA depart?
The latest bus from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA departs at 11:55 p.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $272.97 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Washington, DC and San Francisco, CA is 69 hrs 50 mins.
Is there a direct bus from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Washington, DC and San Francisco, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The bus journey from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA creates 294.25kg of CO2 emissions.