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How to Travel from

Los Angeles to Washington

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$318.46

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$522.28
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
8h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$828.01

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$331.20
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$394.90
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
8h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.46–$471.33

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$471.33
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$547.76
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
6h 43m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.03–$828.01

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$955.39
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 Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$445.85
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$458.59
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$522.28
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$611.45
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$496.81

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
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
Train from Los Angeles to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.64–$76.43

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–$242.03

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:
$21.66–$382.16

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.29–$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 St
Ave. Duration:
40h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.86–$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

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Washington is to fly and subway which costs $108.70 - $358.70 and takes 7h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $108.70 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via St Louis Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Washington?

The distance between Los Angeles and Washington is 3747 km. The road distance is 4262.5 km.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 13h and costs $184.78 - $1195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Washington?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Los Angeles to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Washington bus from?

Los Angeles to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Washington train from?

Los Angeles to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train, bus or fly from Los Angeles to Washington?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $108.70 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $184.78 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 13h, you could also train, which costs $250 - $815.22 and takes 2 days 13h.

Where does the Los Angeles to Washington bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Washington?

Washington is 3h ahead of Los Angeles. It is currently 01:23 in Los Angeles and 04:23 in Washington.

Where does the Los Angeles to Washington train arrive?

Los Angeles to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Washington is 4263 km. It takes approximately 42h 1m to drive from Los Angeles to Washington.

How do I get a train ticket from Los Angeles to Washington?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Washington?

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Where can I stay near Washington?

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