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

All-in bus and train tickets from Washington, DC to San Diego, CA start at $258 one-way on carriers including Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

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

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

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

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

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Washington, DC → San Diego, CA

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Sun, Nov 15 → Tue, Nov 17

Duration: 62h 55m

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3 transfers

DC (Union Station)

Greyhound #US0600

$98

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05:50

Nashville Bus Station

19:55

Free Wi-Fi

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Restroom

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Transfer time: 2h 15m

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Nashville Bus Station

Greyhound #US0600

$85

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22:10

Dallas Bus Station

11:20

Free Wi-Fi

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Restroom

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Next day: Mon, Nov 16

Transfer time: 2h 20m

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Dallas Bus Station

Greyhound #US1000

$137

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13:40

Phoenix Bus Station

09:50

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

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Next day: Tue, Nov 17

Transfer time: 1h 5m

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Phoenix Bus Station

Greyhound #US0851S

$51

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10:55

San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop

17:45

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

$371

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$371 total

1. Washington, DC → Nashville, TN

Greyhound Official #US0600 • 05:50–19:55

$98

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2. Nashville, TN → Dallas, TX

Greyhound Official #US0600 • 22:10–11:20

$85

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3. Dallas, TX → Phoenix, AZ

Greyhound Official #US1000 • 13:40–09:50

$137

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4. Phoenix, AZ → San Diego, CA

Greyhound Official #US0851S • 10:55–17:45

$51

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