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Silicon Valley 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 Ronald
Ave. Duration:
7h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$420.98
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
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$472.00

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 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

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 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 Oakland International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$255.14–$701.63

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$10.84

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

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 Oakland to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$140.33
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

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Redwood City Station to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.38–$39.55

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Washington is to fly which costs $141.30 - $293.48 and takes 6h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $141.30 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Silicon Valley and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Silicon Valley to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Washington Union Station via Redwood City Station, Oakland, 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 Silicon Valley and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Silicon Valley to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Washington Union Station via Millbrae, Richmond and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.

Is there a direct flight between Silicon Valley and Washington?

Yes, there are direct flights between Silicon Valley and Washington; these take 4h 55m and cost $130.43 - $271.74 .

How far is it from Silicon Valley to Washington?

The distance between Silicon Valley and Washington is 3959 km. The road distance is 4571.9 km.

How do I travel from Silicon Valley to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Washington without a car is to night bus and bus which takes 2 days 21h and costs $206.52 - $1413.04 .

How long does it take to get from Silicon Valley to Washington?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Silicon Valley to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silicon Valley to Washington bus from?

Silicon Valley to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Redwood City Station.

Where do I catch the Silicon Valley to Washington train from?

Silicon Valley to Washington train services, operated by BART, depart from Millbrae station.

Where does the Silicon Valley to Washington bus arrive?

Silicon Valley to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Silicon Valley to Washington train arrive?

Silicon Valley to Washington train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from Silicon Valley to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Silicon Valley to Washington is 4572 km. It takes approximately 44h 30m to drive from Silicon Valley 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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