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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $346 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 10h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 3.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $346, while a train costs an average of $1013.
Distance: 2294 miles (3692 km)
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$668 Average price | $1013 Average price | $346 Average price Cheapest | $543 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 1m Average total duration Fastest 8h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 65h 24m Average total duration 64h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59h 3m Average total duration 58h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
11.1 - 22.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.7 - 9.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $668.
A bus is $667 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $1013.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 59h 3m.
Train takes on average 65h 24m.
You'll arrive about 30h 50m sooner (8h 1m by flight vs 38h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $668 compared to roughly $543 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA
How to get from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FlixBus5:50 AM67h20Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station10:10 PMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA$1981One-way3 transfers
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- · · +FlixBus5:50 AM67h20Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station10:10 PMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA$1981One-way3 transfers
Fastest
UA168912:58 PM5h21Dulles International Airport3:19 PMLos Angeles International Airport$4471One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 40 Floridian · 3 Southwest Chief3:57 PM66h30Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:27 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$4271One-way1 transfer
- 40 Floridian · 421 Texas Eagle3:57 PM88h38Washington Union Station, Washington, DC5:35 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$6111One-way1 transfer
- 174 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited · 3 Southwest Chief10:35 AM71h52Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:27 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$6951One-way2 transfers
- · · · 5:50 AM61h00Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station3:50 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$2231One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus+ · · 1:30 PM60h00Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station10:30 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$2371One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus+ · 3:45 PM64h00Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station4:45 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$2921One-way2 transfers
- AS409 · AS7177:02 AM10h08Dulles International Airport2:10 PMLong Beach Municipal$3721One-way1 transfer
- AS59:30 AM5h39Ronald Reagan National Airport12:09 PMLos Angeles International Airport$3931One-way0 transfers
- UA1911 · UA15633:04 PM9h55Baltimore/Washington International Airport9:59 PMOntario International Airport$3991One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $668.
A bus is $667 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $1013.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 59h 3m.
Train takes on average 65h 24m.
- Around 121 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, skywest airlines, Sun Country Airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- 12 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United.
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