How to Travel from
Washington to San Francisco
by Rideshare, Route or Car
Four ways to Travel from Washington to San Francisco
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (1 255 km)
16 h 7 min
1255 km.
from $69
Other
Rideshare
16 h 7 min
1255 km.
from $16.37
Bus
21 h 15 min
1072 km.
from $200.50
Bus, Plane
4 h 33 min
1071 km.
from $168.70
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 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 Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$446.49
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
7h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.92–$484.76
Plane from Tri-Cities Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$395.46
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$255.14
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:
8h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$765.41
Plane from Tri-Cities Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$701.63
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$382.71
Plane from Portland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$497.52
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
Plane from Tri-Cities Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$701.63
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$357.19
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$408.22
Plane from Portland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$446.49
Plane from Portland International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$382.71
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 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 Norman
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$599.57
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 17m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$637.84
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98
Plane from Portland International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98
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
Train from Seattle to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
22h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.68–$318.92
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
BART
Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Powell
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.57–$4.72
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 Mcpherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.46–$7.02
Portland TriMet
Phone:
+1 503-238-7433
Website:
trimet.org/home/
Train from Delta Park/Vanport station to Interstate/Rose
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.90–$3.24
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
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
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.02–$89.30
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
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.16–$216.87
C-Tran
Phone:
+1 360-695-0123
Website:
c-tran.com
Bus from Broadway & 12th St to Delta
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.08
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to San Francisco?
The cheapest way to get from Washington to San Francisco is to fly which costs $141.30 - $293.48 and takes 8h.
What is the fastest way to get from Washington to San Francisco?
The fastest way to get from Washington 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 and San Francisco?
No, there is no direct bus from Washington 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 and San Francisco?
No, there is no direct train from Washington 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 to San Francisco?
The distance between Washington and San Francisco is 4019 km. The road distance is 4524.4 km.
How do I travel from Washington to San Francisco without a car?
The best way to get from Washington 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 to San Francisco?
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Washington to San Francisco, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Washington to San Francisco bus from?
Washington to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Where do I catch the Washington to San Francisco train from?
Washington to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Train, bus or fly from Washington to San Francisco?
The best way to get from Washington 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.
Where does the Washington to San Francisco bus arrive?
Washington to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
What is the time difference between Washington and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 3h behind Washington. It is currently 00:00 in Washington and 21:00 in San Francisco.
Where does the Washington to San Francisco train arrive?
Washington to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Can I drive from Washington to San Francisco?
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to San Francisco is 4524 km. It takes approximately 43h 56m to drive from Washington to San Francisco.
How do I get a bus ticket from Washington to San Francisco?
Book your Washington 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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