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41 h 54 min
4293 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Washington, Dc to Los Angeles

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Cheapest
By car (4 293 km)
41 h 54 min
4293 km.
from $236
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Plane from Washington, Dc (Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport)
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Train, Plane (Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport)
8 h 36 min
3693 km.
from $253.89
Train
2 d 14 h 12 min
3694 km.
from $660.91
Bus
2 d 14 h 45 min
3693 km.
from $749.77
Train, Plane (Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport)
9 h 26 min
3693 km.
from $473.29
Train, Plane (Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport)
9 h 49 min
3693 km.
from $328.70
Train, Plane (Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport)
11 h 41 min
3693 km.
from $297.66

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 Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$523.03
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
8h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$523.03
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$548.54

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 Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
8h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$408.22

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
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
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$701.63
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

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
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
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$548.54

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
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
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Long
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$293.41–$829.20
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$586.82
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$535.79
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

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
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.86–$102.05

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

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Rancho Cucamonga station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.21–$12.76

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
Email:
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 Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Los Angeles is to subway and fly which costs $119.57 - $358.70 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $119.57 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington, DC station to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct train from Washington, DC station to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles?

The distance between Washington, DC and Los Angeles is 3756 km. The road distance is 4268.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Washington, DC to Los Angeles?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $119.57 - $402.17 . 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 Los Angeles bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Washington, DC and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3h behind Washington, DC. It is currently 04:18 in Washington, DC and 01:18 in Los Angeles.

Where does the Washington, DC to Los Angeles train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington, DC to Los Angeles?

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

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

Book your Washington, DC to Los Angeles train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 3061+ hotels available in Los Angeles. Prices start at $86.27 per night.
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