The cheapest and fastest trains from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
£561
Average price
£561
Fastest journey
2 d 19 h 46 m
Average duration
2 d 19 h 46 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
3692 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC will cost around £561 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £561.
To travel from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC you need to make at least 2 changes.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £165. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 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 coach costs an average of £165, and a train costs an average of £566.
Distance: 3692 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£566 Average Price | £214 Average Price Cheapest | £358 Average Price |
65h 37m Average total duration 65h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 62h 15m Average total duration 61h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration Fastest 5h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.1 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.7 - 9.2kg CO2 emissions | 11.1 - 22.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC trains for tomorrow, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 Southwest Chief · 41 Floridian · 42 Pennsylvanian · 97 Silver Meteor | 01:19 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 70h01 | 23:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3 changes | |
4 Southwest Chief · 50 Cardinal | 01:19 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 70h25 | 23:44 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
4 Southwest Chief · 41 Floridian | 01:19 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 64h51 | 18:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK · 6 California Zephyr · 41 Floridian | 03:13 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 86h57 | 18:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC
Trains from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC run on average 5 times per day, taking around 65h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £566 but you can travel from only £165 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:50, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 3692 km distance in 67h 46m.
Distance 3692 km |
Average train duration 65h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £566 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 67h 46m |
First train 07:50 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Los Angeles, CA and Washington, DC from £165. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Los Angeles, CA and Washington, DC
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station is a single-level facility with platforms for Metrolink and Amtrak services.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metrolink: Ventura County Line
- 4:30 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Vignes Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue.
- Traxx Restaurant
- Union Station Cafe
- Philippe The Original
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $1
- DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown
- Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
- Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
- Cost $10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink
- Hall 2: Metro Rail connections
- Hall 3: Bus terminal
- Metro: Red Line, Purple Line, Gold Line
- Bus: Several lines available including DASH and Metro Bus
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Orange Line
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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