How to travel from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $103. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 3.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $103, and a train costs an average of $263.

Distance: 2314 miles (3725 km)

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Bus

$747

Average price

$287

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$485

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67h 25m

Average total duration

66h 55m

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30m

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9h 34m

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6h 34m

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60h 48m

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60h 18m

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1.1 - 3.4kg

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11.2 - 22.4kg

CO2 emissions

3.7 - 9.3kg

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Spirit Airlines

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from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA

How to get from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • UnitedUA2412 · UA430
    8:00 AM7h37
    Baltimore/Washington International Airport
    12:37 PMOntario International Airport
    $3881One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • UnitedUA2412 · UA430
    8:00 AM7h37
    Baltimore/Washington International Airport
    12:37 PMOntario International Airport
    $3881One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • UnitedUA278
    6:23 AM5h51
    Baltimore/Washington International Airport
    9:14 AMLos Angeles International Airport
    $7551One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak95 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian · 3 Southwest Chief
    1:27 PM69h30
    Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    7:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
    $7141One-way
    2 transfers
  • Amtrak174 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited · 3 Southwest Chief
    11:18 AM71h39
    Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    7:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
    $31421One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined
    2:05 PM70h05
    Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
    9:10 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    $5521One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
    11:25 PM66h55
    Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
    3:20 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    $5561One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
    11:25 PM67h05
    Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
    3:30 PMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA
    $5561One-way
    4 transfers
  • UnitedUA2192 · UA2661
    6:05 AM9h15
    Baltimore/Washington International Airport
    12:20 PMOntario International Airport
    $3881One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA2012 · UA450
    4:18 PM7h18
    Baltimore/Washington International Airport
    8:36 PMOntario International Airport
    $3881One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA590 · UA658
    3:42 PM9h49
    Baltimore/Washington International Airport
    10:31 PMOntario International Airport
    $3881One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA

Travel to Los Angeles, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Baltimore, MD and Los Angeles, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA is a flight with an average price of $103 (€84).

This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA:

A flight is $87 (€71) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $190 (€155).

A flight is $160 (€130) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $263 (€214).

The fastest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 24m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 61h 15m.

Train takes on average 68h 36m.

The distance from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA is approximately 2314 miles (3725 km).
The average frequency per day from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA is:
  • Around 82 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Baltimore, MD and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Baltimore/Washington International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Tijuana, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Los Angeles, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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