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 flight 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 $113. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 33m. 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 $113, and a train costs an average of $265.

Distance: 2314 miles (3725 km)

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$300

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$850

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$462

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$553

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9h 33m

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6h 33m

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68h 15m

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67h 45m

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60h 11m

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59h 41m

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39h 25m

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11.2 - 22.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 3.4kg

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3.7 - 9.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA is a flight with an average price of $300 (€242).

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

A flight is $162 (€131) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $462 (€373).

A flight is $550 (€444) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $850 (€686).

The fastest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 33m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 59h 41m.

Train takes on average 67h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Baltimore, MD and Los Angeles, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users.

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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.

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

  • Greyhound
    4:10 PM61h20
    Baltimore, MD
    5:30 AMLos Angeles, CA
    $3051One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    4:10 PM61h20
    Baltimore, MD
    5:30 AMLos Angeles, CA
    $3051One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Greyhound
    9:35 AM61h15
    Baltimore, MD
    10:50 PMLos Angeles, CA
    $4751One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Greyhound
    8:35 AM61h45
    Baltimore, MD
    10:20 PMLos Angeles, CA
    $5271One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    4:25 AM76h50
    Baltimore, MD
    9:15 AMLos Angeles, CA
    $5771One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    6:05 PM70h05
    Baltimore, MD
    4:10 PMLos Angeles, CA
    $6251One-way
    0 transfers

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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 $300 (€242).

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

A flight is $162 (€131) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $462 (€373).

A flight is $550 (€444) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $850 (€686).

The fastest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 33m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 59h 41m.

Train takes on average 67h 45m.

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 83 flights per day.
  • Around 7 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.
  • Buses mostly depart from Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
  • Trains mostly depart from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, 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 United, Spirit Airlines, American 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 United, 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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