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How to Travel from

Santa Monica 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:
$70.16–$318.92

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$523.03

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$331.68

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$472.00
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$548.54

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$956.76
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$446.49

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$446.49
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$459.25

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:
$204.11–$701.63
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville
Ave. Duration:
16h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.54–$280.65
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.38–$70.16

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:
$16.58–$242.38

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:
$21.69–$382.71

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:
$2.30–$10.21

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–$7.02

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas
Ave. Duration:
28h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$637.84
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
13h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.58–$331.68
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
15h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.58–$331.68

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Washington is to fly and subway which costs $108.70 - $358.70 and takes 7h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $108.70 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Washington station. However, there are services departing from 5th / Santa Monica and arriving at Washington Union Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica station to Washington. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station and Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Washington?

The distance between Santa Monica and Washington is 3743 km. The road distance is 4288 km.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs $184.78 - $1195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Washington?

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Santa Monica to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Washington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Washington train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Santa Monica to Washington?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $108.70 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $184.78 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 14h, you could also train, which costs $239.13 - $869.57 and takes 2 days 15h.

Where does the Santa Monica to Washington bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Santa Monica and Washington?

Washington is 3h ahead of Santa Monica. It is currently 01:56 in Santa Monica and 04:56 in Washington.

Where does the Santa Monica to Washington train arrive?

Santa Monica to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Washington is 4288 km. It takes approximately 42h 18m to drive from Santa Monica 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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