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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$1,020.55
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$344.44

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$357.19
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$369.95
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$318.92
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$472.00
Plane from Spokane International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$612.33

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$892.98
Plane from Portland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$497.52
Plane from Portland International Airport to Fresno
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$765.41

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$548.54
Plane from Spokane International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$1,084.33
Plane from Portland International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$561.30
Plane from Portland International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$382.71
Plane from Portland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$446.49
Plane from Portland International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$420.98
Plane from Portland International Airport to Fresno
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$701.63

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$446.49
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$472.00
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$612.33
Plane from Spokane International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$765.41
Plane from Portland International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$625.09
Plane from Portland International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98
Plane from Portland International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$395.46
Plane from Portland International Airport to Fresno
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$612.33

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Portland International Airport to Fresno
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46

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 Jefferson
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.75–$178.60
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.38–$70.16
Train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
7h 43m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.27–$153.08
Train from Seattle to Los
Ave. Duration:
35h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.57–$446.49

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

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to 12th
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.42–$3.32

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 Mcpherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.46–$7.02

Portland TriMet

Phone:
+1 503-238-7433
Website:
trimet.org/home/
Train from Delta Park/Vanport station to Interstate/Rose
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.90–$3.24

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.93–$70.16
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.14–$153.08
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
18h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.68–$357.19
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.62–$216.87

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.38–$39.55
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.16–$216.87
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.27–$127.57

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:
1-800-343-9999
Website:
peterpanbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$6.38–$24.24

Santa Clara VTA

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

USA Express

Phone:
573-368-4656
Website:
usaxonline.com
Bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$153.08–$172.22

C-Tran

Phone:
+1 360-695-0123
Website:
c-tran.com
Bus from Broadway & 12th St to Delta
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.08

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to California is to drive which costs $173.91 - $260.87 and takes 16h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to California is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $358.70 - $1086.96 .

Is there a direct flight between Washington and California?

There are no direct flights between Washington and California. The fastest has 1 change and takes 4h 47m and costs $195.65 - $869.57 .

How far is it from Washington to California?

The distance between Washington and California is 1390 km. The road distance is 1565.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Washington to California without a car is to bus which takes 26h 40m and costs $206.52 - $706.52 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Washington to California, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Washington to California?

The best way to get from Washington to California is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $358.70 - $1086.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $206.52 - $706.52 and takes 26h 40m, you could also train, which costs $163.04 - $467.39 and takes 26h 52m.

What is the time difference between Washington and California?

California is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 18:49 in Washington and 17:49 in California.

Can I drive from Washington to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to California is 1566 km. It takes approximately 16h 23m to drive from Washington to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are two+ hotels available in California. Prices start at $44.22 per night.
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