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

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Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from £112. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 47m. 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 £112, and a train costs an average of £180.

Distance: 3692 km

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£377

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£277

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66h 40m

Average total duration

66h 10m

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8h 47m

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5h 47m

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58h 26m

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57h 56m

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1.1 - 3.3kg

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11.1 - 22.2kg

CO2 emissions

3.7 - 9.2kg

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from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA

How to get to Los Angeles, CA from Washington, DC by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

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.

JetBlue AirwaysB61888 · B62223
06:008h25
Ronald Reagan National Airport
11:25Los Angeles International Airport
£2361One-way
1 change

Cheapest

UnitedUA2384 · UA1563
15:529h06
Baltimore/Washington International Airport
21:58Ontario International Airport
£2281One-way
1 change

Fastest

UnitedUA2276
18:005h44
Dulles International Airport
20:44Los Angeles International Airport
£2961One-way
0 changes

Other options

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22:4567h05
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
14:50Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
£4571One-way
4 changes
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
22:4567h15
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
15:00Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA
£4571One-way
4 changes
Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined · undefined
05:5060h00
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
14:50Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
£6061One-way
4 changes
JetBlue AirwaysB6579 · B6201
10:4511h12
Ronald Reagan National Airport
18:57Los Angeles International Airport
£2361One-way
1 change
American AirlinesAA1966
08:406h10
Ronald Reagan National Airport
11:50Los Angeles International Airport
£2561One-way
0 changes
Alaska AirlinesAS5
09:595h57
Ronald Reagan National Airport
12:56Los Angeles International Airport
£2611One-way
0 changes

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FAQs: Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA

Travel to Los Angeles, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA. You can take a train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA is a flight with an average price of £80.

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

Taking a flight costs £3 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of £83.

Taking a flight costs £140 less than taking a train, which costs on average £220 for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Los Angeles, CA from Washington, DC is by flight, which takes on average 5 h 23 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Los Angeles, CA by coach takes 60 h 30 min on average.

Taking a train requires on average 66 h 52 min of travel time.

The distance from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA is approximately 2289 miles.

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

  • 13 coaches per day.
  • 78 flights a day.
  • 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

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

    The following travel companies offer services from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA:

    • Greyhound or FlixBus can get you to Los Angeles, CA by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Greyhound from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA for £83 on Omio.
    • United, Alaska Airlines or American Airlines can take you to Los Angeles, CA by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Alaska Airlines from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA for £80.
    • Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Amtrak Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA tickets on Omio for £220.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA with the following travel companies:

    • Direct flight available with United or Alaska Airlines 9 direct flights per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Los Angeles, CA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA.

    Many of our customers travelling from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA don't make Los Angeles, CA their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after are San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Tijuana or Santa Barbara, CA, either of which you could add to your Washington, DC and Los Angeles, CA trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Los Angeles, CA to any of these top destinations today!

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