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National Air and Space Museum
This world-class museum presents aviation and space history through iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and hands-on science exhibits.
Cheapest price on Oct 13
CHF134
Average ticket price on Oct 13
CHF140
Fastest journey on Oct 13
1 d 11 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Oct 13
1 d 18 h 16 m
Buses on Oct 13
5
Distance
2230 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Antonio, TX to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Antonio, TX to Washington, DC will cost around CHF140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF134.
It's difficult to get from San Antonio, TX to Washington, DC without transferring at least 2 times.
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· · · Buses from San Antonio, TX to Washington, DC run on average 5 times per day, taking around 37h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at CHF104 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 1385 miles (2230 km) distance in 32h 40m.
Distance 1385 miles (2230 km) |
Average bus duration 37h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF104 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 32h 40m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 7 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 38h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price CHF140 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 38h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price CHF134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 48h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF128 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 64h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF129 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 47h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 46h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF128 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 36h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF125 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 60h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price CHF124 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 39h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price CHF121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 38h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF125 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 36h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price CHF133 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 35h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF116 |
The table below shows live departures for San Antonio, TX to Washington, DC buses for today, Monday, October 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· · · | 12:35 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 60h00 | 1:35 AM Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 1:30 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 39h05 | 5:35 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 9:55 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 35h25 | 10:20 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, October 13 | |||||
· · | 1:05 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 38h20 | 4:25 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2 transfers | |
· · | 7:35 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 38h30 | 11:05 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2 transfers | |
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Most San Antonio, TX to Washington, DC buses use the San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound) to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station station pair, with some services arriving at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW). Use this guide to compare San Antonio, TX and Washington, DC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound). ATMs are available at San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound).
Ticket office support is available at San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound).
Available at San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound): Limited accessibility features.
San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy is 2 km from San Antonio city centre. Public transport options include:
San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby Pearl Brewery offers dining options.
Wi-Fi is available at San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy. ATMs are available at San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy.
Ticket office support is available at San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy.
Available at San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy: Accessible to wheelchair users.
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Shake Shack (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Ticket office support is available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
Available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station: Elevators, ramps.
Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) is 1 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW). ATMs are available at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW).
Ticket office support is available at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW).
Available at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW): Sidewalks and crosswalks are wheelchair accessible.
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