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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 €97. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 15m. 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 €97, and a train costs an average of €198.
Distance: 2294 miles (3692 km)
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€670 Average price | €232 Average price Cheapest | €338 Average price |
66h 37m Average total duration 66h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration Fastest 6h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 58h 4m Average total duration 57h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.1 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 11.1 - 22.2kg CO2 emissions | 3.7 - 9.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA:
A flight is $34 (€27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $156 (€124).
A flight is $126 (€101) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $248 (€198).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 60h 0m.
Train takes on average 66h 52m.
- Around 60 flights per day.
- Around 9 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 Dulles International 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 United, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- 8 direct flights per day with United, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines.
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