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San Francisco to Washington, DC

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
8h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$369.95
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
8h 29m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$446.49

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$446.49–$625.09
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$612.33
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$612.33
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
7h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$765.41

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.95–$599.57
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$459.25
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$484.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$574.06

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41
Train from Chicago Union Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
17h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$280.65
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.38–$70.16

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.58–$242.38

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.69–$382.71

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$10.21

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.59–$7.02

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$153.08
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$484.76
Bus from Denver Union Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
30h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.81–$701.63
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.24–$178.60

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Washington, DC?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Washington, DC is to fly which costs $141.30 - $293.48 and takes 6h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Washington, DC?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Washington, DC is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $141.30 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Washington, DC?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Washington, DC station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Washington, DC?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Washington, DC station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Washington Union Station via Richmond and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Washington, DC?

The distance between San Francisco and Washington, DC is 3954 km. The road distance is 4528.3 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Washington, DC without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Washington, DC without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 19h and costs $195.65 - $1304.35 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Washington, DC?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from San Francisco to Washington, DC, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Washington, DC bus from?

San Francisco to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Washington, DC train from?

San Francisco to Washington, DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Washington, DC?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Washington, DC is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $141.30 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $1304.35 and takes 2 days 19h, you could also train, which costs $250 - $923.91 and takes 3 days 0h.

Where does the San Francisco to Washington, DC bus arrive?

San Francisco to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Washington, DC?

Washington, DC is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 21:33 in San Francisco and 00:33 in Washington, DC.

Where does the San Francisco to Washington, DC train arrive?

San Francisco to Washington, DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Washington, DC?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Washington, DC is 4528 km. It takes approximately 44h 1m to drive from San Francisco to Washington, DC.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer flights from San Francisco International Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Washington, DC?

Book your San Francisco to Washington, DC bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Washington, DC?

There are 1464+ hotels available in Washington, DC. Prices start at $62.54 per night.
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