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43 h 57 min
4524 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Washington, Dc to San Francisco

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Cheapest
By car (4 524 km)
43 h 57 min
4524 km.
from $248
Fastest
Plane from Washington, Dc (Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport)
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Other
Train, Plane (Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport)
7 h 48 min
3920 km.
from $260.96
Bus
2 d 23 h 55 min
3920 km.
from $836.74
Train
3 d 25 min
3920 km.
from $705.52
Train, Plane (Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport)
9 h 17 min
3920 km.
from $339.33
Train, Plane (Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport)
9 h 59 min
3920 km.
from $246.50

Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$357.19
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$459.25
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$446.49
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
11h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$395.46
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
7h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.92–$484.76

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$701.63
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$446.49–$625.09
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$535.79
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
9h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$765.41

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$382.71

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.95–$599.57
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$140.33–$574.06

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$510.27
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$484.76
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$153.08–$420.98
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$599.57
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$599.57
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$535.79
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 17m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$637.84

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.21–$14.03

Amtrak

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

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:
Once 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 Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.27–$127.57

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to San Francisco is to fly which costs $141.30 - $293.48 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to San Francisco is to train and fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $81.52 - $652.17 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Washington, DC station to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at San Francisco via Harrisburg Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.

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

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

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

The distance between Washington, DC and San Francisco is 4019 km. The road distance is 4526.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Washington, DC to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 23h and costs $217.39 - $1304.35 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Washington, DC to San Francisco, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Washington, DC to San Francisco is to bus which takes 2 days 23h and costs $217.39 - $1304.35 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $923.91 and takes 3 days 0h, you could also fly, which costs $141.30 - $293.48 and takes 8h 10m.

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

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

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

San Francisco is 3h behind Washington, DC. It is currently 13:38 in Washington, DC and 10:38 in San Francisco.

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

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

Can I drive from Washington, DC to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to San Francisco is 4526 km. It takes approximately 43h 58m to drive from Washington, DC to San Francisco.

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

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

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 823+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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