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 flight with prices starting from £88. 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 £88, and a train costs an average of £180.

Distance: 3692 km

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Coach

£566

Average Price

£214

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Cheapest

£318

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66h 21m

Average total duration

65h 51m

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30m

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9h 15m

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6h 15m

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58h 4m

Average total duration

57h 34m

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1.1 - 3.3kg

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11.1 - 22.2kg

CO2 emissions

3.7 - 9.2kg

CO2 emissions

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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

bus

The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound
    4:3081h35
    Washington, DC
    14:05Los Angeles, CA
    £3631One-way
    0 changes

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  • Greyhound
    4:3081h35
    Washington, DC
    14:05Los Angeles, CA
    £3631One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Greyhound
    10:5060h10
    Washington, DC
    23:00Los Angeles, CA
    £4201One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Greyhound
    3:4567h05
    Washington, DC
    22:50Los Angeles, CA
    £4531One-way
    0 changes
  • Greyhound
    18:3562h05
    Washington, DC
    8:40Los Angeles, CA
    £5511One-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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Washington, DC and Los Angeles, CA including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA is a flight with an average price of £88.

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

A flight is £32 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £121.

A flight is £92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £180.

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 52m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Coach takes on average 59h 55m.

Train takes on average 64h 15m.

The Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA distance is approximately 3692 km.
The average frequency per day from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA is:
  • Around 61 flights per day.
  • Around 9 coaches 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, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA:
  • 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.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by coach.
  • Travel with United, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA:
  • 8 direct flights per day with United, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Tijuana, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Los Angeles, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.

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