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Washington, DC to California

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Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$701.63

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 59m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.16–$318.92

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$892.98
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$548.54
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$523.03

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$382.71
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$357.19

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$829.20
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$344.44–$548.54
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$484.76
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$472.00
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$548.54

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$637.84

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$892.98
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$548.54
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$956.76
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 54m
Frequency:
Thursday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$446.49

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$637.84
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$561.30
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$701.63
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$510.27
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$446.49
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$535.79

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$280.65
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
43h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$204.11–$701.63
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.38–$70.16

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.58–$242.38

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
20 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 Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$10.21

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.59–$7.02

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.93–$95.68
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
18h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.78–$382.71
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$153.08–$829.20

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to California is to subway and fly which costs $119.57 - $358.70 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to California is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $163.04 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington, DC station to California station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Harrisburg Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

Is there a direct train between Washington, DC and California?

No, there is no direct train from Washington, DC station to California. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

How far is it from Washington, DC to California?

The distance between Washington, DC and California is 3671 km. The road distance is 4268.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Washington, DC to California without a car is to train which takes 2 days 14h and costs $239.13 - $869.57 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Washington, DC to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to California bus from?

Washington, DC to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to California train from?

Washington, DC to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington, DC to California?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to California is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $163.04 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $239.13 - $869.57 and takes 2 days 14h, you could also bus, which costs $184.78 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 14h.

Where does the Washington, DC to California bus arrive?

Washington, DC to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Washington, DC and California?

California is 3h behind Washington, DC. It is currently 04:39 in Washington, DC and 01:39 in California.

Where does the Washington, DC to California train arrive?

Washington, DC to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Washington, DC to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to California is 4268 km. It takes approximately 42h 2m to drive from Washington, DC to California.

How do I get a train ticket from Washington, DC to California?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Washington, DC to California?

Book your Washington, DC to California bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 15+ hotels available in California. Prices start at $86.47 per night.
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