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42 h 11 min
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Five ways to Travel from Washington, Dc to San Diego

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Cheapest
By car (4 322 km)
42 h 11 min
4322 km.
from $237
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Plane from Washington, Dc (Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport)
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Train, Plane
7 h 53 min
3655 km.
from $267.48
Train
2 d 16 h 47 min
3654 km.
from $714.72
Bus
2 d 17 h 55 min
3652 km.
from $787.26

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$892.98
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$548.54

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$829.20
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$344.44–$548.54
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$484.76

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$637.84

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$892.98
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$548.54

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$637.84
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$561.30
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$701.63

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$280.65
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
42h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$204.11–$701.63
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.31–$95.68
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.38–$70.16

Amtrak Northeast Regional

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

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
20 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 Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$10.21

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

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

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.93–$95.68
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
18h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.78–$382.71
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$153.08–$829.20

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$14.03–$59.96

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to San Diego is to train and fly which costs $59.78 - $652.17 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to San Diego is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $163.04 - $423.91 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Washington, DC station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at San Diego via Harrisburg Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.

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

No, there is no direct train from Washington, DC station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at San Diego via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.

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

The distance between Washington, DC and San Diego is 3671 km. The road distance is 4303.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Washington, DC to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 2 days 16h and costs $250 - $923.91 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Washington, DC to San Diego, including transfers.

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

Washington, DC to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

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

Washington, DC to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.

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

The best way to get from Washington, DC to San Diego is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $163.04 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $923.91 and takes 2 days 16h, you could also bus, which costs $195.65 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 17h.

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

Washington, DC to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

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

San Diego is 3h behind Washington, DC. It is currently 21:59 in Washington, DC and 18:59 in San Diego.

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

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

Can I drive from Washington, DC to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to San Diego is 4303 km. It takes approximately 42h 34m to drive from Washington, DC to San Diego.

How do I get a train ticket from Washington, DC to San Diego?

Book your Washington, DC to San Diego train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Washington, DC to San Diego bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1964+ hotels available in San Diego. Prices start at $53.04 per night.
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