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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train 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 flight with prices starting from $118. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 3.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $118, and a train costs an average of $243.
Distance: 2294 miles (3692 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$783 Average price | $307 Average price Cheapest | $426 Average price | $542 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
65h 44m Average total duration 65h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration Fastest 6h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 57h 42m Average total duration 57h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 11.1 - 22.2kg CO2 emissions | 3.7 - 9.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 flight is $119 (€98) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $426 (€350).
A flight is $477 (€392) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $783 (€645).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 57h 12m.
Train takes on average 65h 14m.
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.
FlixBus+ · · 1:30 PM60h00Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station10:30 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$2341One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus+ · · 1:30 PM60h00Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station10:30 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$2341One-way3 transfers
Fastest
UA3257:00 AM5h26Dulles International Airport9:26 AMLos Angeles International Airport$4061One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 40 Floridian · 3 Southwest Chief3:57 PM67h15Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:12 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$7971One-way1 transfer
- 40 Floridian · 421 Texas Eagle3:57 PM88h38Washington Union Station, Washington, DC5:35 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$7971One-way1 transfer
- 19 Crescent · 1 Sunset Limited6:30 PM86h05Washington Union Station, Washington, DC5:35 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$8101One-way1 transfer
- · · · 5:50 AM60h30Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station3:20 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$2521One-way4 transfers
- · · · 5:50 AM60h40Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station3:30 PMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA$2521One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus+ · · 3:45 PM68h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station9:10 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$2591One-way3 transfers
SY194 · SY42512:25 PM7h53Baltimore/Washington International Airport5:18 PMLos Angeles International Airport$3401One-way1 transfer- SY194 · SY42912:25 PM13h24Baltimore/Washington International Airport10:49 PMLos Angeles International Airport$3401One-way1 transfer
AS7 · AS16206:59 PM15h33Ronald Reagan National Airport7:32 AMLos Angeles International Airport$3471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA:
A flight is $119 (€98) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $426 (€350).
A flight is $477 (€392) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $783 (€645).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 57h 12m.
Train takes on average 65h 14m.
- Around 74 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 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 Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- 9 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines.
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