How much is a bus or train ticket from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC?

All-in bus and train tickets from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC start at $201 one-way on carriers including Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.

How long does the trip from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC take?

The fastest bus or train route from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC takes 52h 8m (07:00 to 11:08).

Where do buses and trains depart in San Diego and arrive in Washington?

Departures in San Diego primarily board at San Diego Santa Fe Depot (SAN) and arrive in Washington at Washington Union Station (WAS).

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San Diego, CA → Washington, DC

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Sun, Nov 15 → Wed, Nov 18

Duration: 64h 45m

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4 transfers

San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop

Greyhound #US0851S

$35

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09:50

Phoenix Bus Station

18:15

Free Wi-Fi

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Restroom

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Transfer time: 0h 30m

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Phoenix Bus Station

Greyhound #US1000

$104

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18:45

Dallas Bus Station

17:50

Free Wi-Fi

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Restroom

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Next day: Mon, Nov 16

Transfer time: 1h 30m

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Dallas Bus Station

Greyhound #US0604

$88

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19:20

Atlanta Bus Station

14:55

Free Wi-Fi

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Restroom

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Next day: Tue, Nov 17

Transfer time: 1h 20m

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Atlanta Bus Station

Greyhound #US0670

$39

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16:15

Raleigh Bus Station

00:30

Free Wi-Fi

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Restroom

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Next day: Wed, Nov 18

Transfer time: 0h 25m

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Raleigh Bus Station

Greyhound #US0670

$22

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00:55

DC (Union Station)

05:35

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

$288

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$288 total

1. San Diego, CA → Phoenix, AZ

Greyhound Official #US0851S • 09:50–18:15

$35

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2. Phoenix, AZ → Dallas, TX

Greyhound Official #US1000 • 18:45–17:50

$104

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3. Dallas, TX → Atlanta, GA

Greyhound Official #US0604 • 19:20–14:55

$88

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4. Atlanta, GA → Raleigh, NC

Greyhound Official #US0670 • 16:15–00:30

$39

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5. Raleigh, NC → Washington, DC

Greyhound Official #US0670 • 00:55–05:35

$22

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