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San Jose to Washington

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Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
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
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
13h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$765.41

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
7h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$420.98
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
8h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$446.49
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
7h 38m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$369.95
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
8h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
7h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$701.63
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
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$612.33
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
7h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$765.41
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$612.33

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
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
13h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$765.41

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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$548.54
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
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$574.06
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$484.76

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.93–$76.54
Train from Emeryville 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 Mcpherson
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.46–$7.02

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas
Ave. Duration:
28h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$637.84
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
13h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.58–$331.68
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
15h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.58–$331.68

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.44–$114.81

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Washington is to Caltrain and fly which costs $141.30 - $293.48 and takes 7h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Washington?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Washington is to Caltrain and fly which takes 7h 18m and costs $141.30 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.

Is there a direct train between San Jose and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Washington station. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Washington Union Station via Emeryville and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.

How far is it from San Jose to Washington?

The distance between San Jose and Washington is 3986 km. The road distance is 4573.4 km.

How do I travel from San Jose to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 19h and costs $217.39 - $1304.35 .

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Washington?

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from San Jose to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Washington bus from?

San Jose to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Washington train from?

San Jose to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train, bus or fly from San Jose to Washington?

The best way to get from San Jose to Washington is to bus which takes 2 days 19h and costs $217.39 - $1304.35 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260.87 - $978.26 and takes 3 days 0h, you could also fly, which costs $228.26 - $369.57 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the San Jose to Washington bus arrive?

San Jose to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Washington?

Washington is 3h ahead of San Jose. It is currently 23:51 in San Jose and 02:51 in Washington.

Where does the San Jose to Washington train arrive?

San Jose to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Washington is 4573 km. It takes approximately 44h 26m to drive from San Jose to Washington.

How do I get a train ticket from San Jose to Washington?

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How do I get a bus ticket from San Jose to Washington?

Book your San Jose to Washington bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1463+ hotels available in Washington. Prices start at $62.54 per night.
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