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How to Travel from

California to Washington

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Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$522.28
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$547.76

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Tri-Cities
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$394.90
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$382.16
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Spokane
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$560.50
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$331.20
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
7h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$445.85

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Tri-Cities
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$636.93
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$496.81
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.94–$547.76
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$433.11–$624.19
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$458.59

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Tri-Cities
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$700.62
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$547.76
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Spokane
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$1,019.09
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$560.50
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$356.68–$382.16
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$445.85
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.73–$420.37
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$764.32
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$955.39
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$547.76
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$356.68–$598.71
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$445.85

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$496.81
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Spokane
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$700.62
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$560.50
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$522.28
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$458.59
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$484.07
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
7h 3m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$382.16
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$394.90
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$522.28

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
34h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.39–$445.85
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
43h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Train from Chicago Union Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
17h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$280.25
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.37–$70.06

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$229.29

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.38–$382.16

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Other from Golden Beach Park & Ride to 12TH
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.31
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.17–$10.19

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station, Silver Line Center Platform to Mcpherson
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.46–$7.01

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$216.56
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St
Ave. Duration:
40h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$140.12–$828.01
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
12h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.41–$305.73
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$165.60

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$127.39
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.06–$216.56

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Train from Saint James Station to Metro/Airport
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$2.88

C-Tran

Phone:
+1 360-695-0123
Website:
c-tran.com
Bus from SW 5th & Morrison to Broadway
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.08

St. Mary's Transit System

Phone:
+1 301-475-4200
Website:
stmarysmd.com/dpw/stsfares.asp
Other from MD 235 N. to Shady
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from California to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from California to Washington is to line 4 bus and bus which costs $2.96 and takes 2h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Washington?

The fastest way to get from California to Washington is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $9.78 - $15.22 .

Is there a direct bus between California and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from California to Washington. However, there are services departing from MD 235 N. and Shady Mile Dr. and arriving at 12TH ST & G ST NW nb via Golden Beach Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from California to Washington?

The distance between California and Washington is 94 km. The road distance is 91.5 km.

How do I travel from California to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from California to Washington without a car is to line 4 bus and bus which takes 2h 58m and costs $2.96 .

How long does it take to get from California to Washington?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from California to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Washington bus from?

California to Washington bus services, operated by St. Mary's Transit System, depart from MD 235 N. and Shady Mile Dr. station.

Where does the California to Washington bus arrive?

California to Washington bus services, operated by St. Mary's Transit System, arrive at Charlotte Hall Food Lion station.

Can I drive from California to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Washington is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from California to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1463+ hotels available in Washington. Prices start at $62.54 per night.
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