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Trip Overview

The average bus between Washington and California takes 3d 8h and the fastest bus takes 3d 7h. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Washington to California. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3d 8h
Duration
2,817 mi
Distance
$594
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Washington to California bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Washington and California. The earliest departure is at 10:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 11:15 AM which arrives into California at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Harrisburg Bus Station and take an average of 3d 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA3d 8h • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA3d 7h • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA3d 9h • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA3d 7h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to California? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 2,816.6 mi
  • Duration: 3d 8h

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and California, USA?

You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Harrisburg Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 15h.

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