How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC

There are 3 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Washington, DC including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC is a bus with an average price of €248.

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC:

A bus is €286 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC costing on average €534.

A bus is €655 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC costing on average €903.

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 9h 16m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Bus takes on average 62h 38m.

Train takes on average 63h 38m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC is approximately 2294 miles (3692 km).

The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC is:

• Around 121 flights per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC:

• Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Dulles International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
• Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, Sun Country Airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Washington, DC by flight.
• Travel with Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC:

• 13 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United.

Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Orlando, FL, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Miami, FL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Washington, DC and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Washington, DC to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Washington, DC, you can discover the National Gallery of Art, stroll through the historic Georgetown neighborhood, visit the world's largest library at the Library of Congress, explore the vibrant Eastern Market, and enjoy a performance at the Kennedy Center. Key sights include the National Mall, the White House, the United States Capitol, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Lincoln Memorial.

To explore Washington, DC's main attractions such as the National Mall, museums, and monuments, a stay of three to four days is recommended.