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San Mateo to Washington

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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 Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.21

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 Rockville
Ave. Duration:
16h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.54–$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

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Millbrae to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.12–$15.31

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 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:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.69–$165.84

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Washington is to fly which costs $141.30 - $293.48 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Mateo to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $141.30 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between San Mateo and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from San Mateo to Washington station. However, there are services departing from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave and arriving at Washington Union Station via San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

Is there a direct train between San Mateo and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from San Mateo to Washington. However, there are services departing from San Mateo Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform via Millbrae, Richmond, Chicago Union Station and Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.

How far is it from San Mateo to Washington?

The distance between San Mateo and Washington is 3939 km. The road distance is 4554.6 km.

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

The best way to get from San Mateo to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 21h and costs $195.65 - $1304.35 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from San Mateo to Washington, including transfers.

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

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

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

San Mateo to Washington train services, operated by BART, depart from Millbrae station.

Bus or fly from San Mateo to Washington?

The best way to get from San Mateo to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $141.30 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $1304.35 and takes 2 days 21h.

Where does the San Mateo to Washington bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between San Mateo and Washington?

Washington is 3h ahead of San Mateo. It is currently 09:56 in San Mateo and 12:56 in Washington.

Where does the San Mateo to Washington train arrive?

San Mateo to Washington train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from San Mateo to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to Washington is 4555 km. It takes approximately 44h 17m to drive from San Mateo to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

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