Bus and Coach from Washington, DC to San Diego: Compare all prices

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 Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

£127

Sunday

£120

Monday

£111

Tuesday

Wednesday

£99

Thursday

£114

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	75h 30m	17:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	18:20	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	£127	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 22/08/2026 17:50:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 25/08/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £127 per person are available. Travel duration is 75h 30m
Greyhound US	69h 35m	23:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	18:20	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	£129	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 22/08/2026 23:45:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 25/08/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £129 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 35m
Greyhound US	63h 30m	05:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	18:20	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	£131	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 22/08/2026 05:50:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 24/08/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £131 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 30m
FlixBus	83h 15m	10:05	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	18:20	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	£146	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 22/08/2026 10:05:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 25/08/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £146 per person are available. Travel duration is 83h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	73h 30m	23:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	22:15	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	£120	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 23/08/2026 23:45:00 to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 26/08/2026 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £120 per person are available. Travel duration is 73h 30m
Greyhound US	69h 0m	23:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	17:45	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	£120	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 23/08/2026 23:45:00 to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 26/08/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £120 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 0m
Greyhound US	67h 25m	05:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	22:15	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	£121	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 23/08/2026 05:50:00 to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 25/08/2026 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £121 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 25m
FlixBus	69h 50m	22:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	17:35	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	£128	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 23/08/2026 22:45:00 to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 26/08/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £128 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 50m
FlixBus	82h 40m	10:05	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	17:45	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	£128	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 23/08/2026 10:05:00 to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 26/08/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £128 per person are available. Travel duration is 82h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	75h 30m	17:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	18:20	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	£111	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 24/08/2026 17:50:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 27/08/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £111 per person are available. Travel duration is 75h 30m
Greyhound US	63h 30m	05:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	18:20	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	£112	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 24/08/2026 05:50:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 26/08/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £112 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 30m
Greyhound US	69h 35m	23:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	18:20	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	£112	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 24/08/2026 23:45:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 27/08/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £112 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	67h 25m	05:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	22:15	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	£99	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 26/08/2026 05:50:00 to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 28/08/2026 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £99 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 25m
Greyhound US	62h 55m	05:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	17:45	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	£102	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 26/08/2026 05:50:00 to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 28/08/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £102 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 55m
Greyhound US	69h 0m	23:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	17:45	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	£103	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 26/08/2026 23:45:00 to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 29/08/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 0m
FlixBus	69h 40m	15:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:25	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	£105	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 26/08/2026 15:45:00 to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 29/08/2026 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £105 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 40m
FlixBus	69h 20m	15:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:05	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	£105	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 26/08/2026 15:45:00 to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 29/08/2026 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £105 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	62h 55m	05:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	17:45	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	£114	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 27/08/2026 05:50:00 to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 29/08/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £114 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 55m
Greyhound US	69h 0m	23:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	17:45	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	£114	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 27/08/2026 23:45:00 to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 30/08/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £114 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 0m
Greyhound US	67h 25m	05:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	22:15	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	£115	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 27/08/2026 05:50:00 to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 29/08/2026 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £115 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 25m
FlixBus	87h 10m	10:05	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	22:15	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	£120	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 27/08/2026 10:05:00 to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 30/08/2026 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £120 per person are available. Travel duration is 87h 10m
FlixBus	69h 50m	22:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	17:35	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	£121	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 27/08/2026 22:45:00 to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 30/08/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £121 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Washington, DC to San Diego is £99 on 26/08/2026. Flexible travellers 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.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily coaches from Washington, DC to San Diego. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Washington, DC and San Diego.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 15 coaches from Washington, DC to San Diego, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and San Diego, with 6 offers.

Facts about coaches from Washington, DC to San Diego

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 9 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 £99!

Cheapest Bus	£99
Fastest Bus	59h 45m
Earliest Coach	05:50
Latest Coach	23:45
Daily Bus Connections	9 Ø
Distance	3,654.5 km
Coach Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Washington, DC to San Diego

Every day, 9 buses from 2 coach 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 21/08/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 17/08

Tuesday 18/08

Wednesday 19/08

Thursday 20/08

Friday 21/08

Saturday 22/08

£127

Sunday 23/08

£120

Monday 24/08

£111

Tuesday 25/08

Wednesday 26/08

£99

Thursday 27/08

£114

Friday 28/08

Saturday 29/08

£103

Sunday 30/08

Monday 31/08

£103

Tuesday 01/09

£120

Wednesday 02/09

Thursday 03/09

Friday 04/09

£146

Saturday 05/09

Sunday 06/09

£155

Monday 07/09

Tuesday 08/09

£100

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 10/09

£120

Friday 11/09

£138

Saturday 12/09

£120

Sunday 13/09

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 £99, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Washington, DC to San Diego. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £114.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to San Diego, with £99. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £120.

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

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

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Washington, DC and San Diego.

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

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

Downtown

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

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Washington, DC - San Diego bus trip is available from £99 and takes 64h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Washington, DC to San Diego is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £99 to £152. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Washington, DC - San Diego route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Washington, DC to San Diego is offered by roughly 9 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Washington, DC to San Diego is provided by Greyhound US and takes 59h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £131. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to San Diego departs from Washington, DC at 05:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Washington, DC to San Diego?

The latest bus to San Diego departs from Washington, DC at 23:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Washington, DC - San Diego route?

Passengers looking to travel from Washington, DC to San Diego can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to San Diego from Washington, DC?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Washington, DC San Diego bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 9 daily trips between Washington, DC and San Diego. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Washington, DC to San Diego?

Prices and availability for 9 trips between Washington, DC and San Diego change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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!