How much does a train ticket cost from Los Angeles to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Washington start from £174. The average price for this train route is around £342. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Washington?

The average train journey time from Los Angeles to Washington is 2d 22h, covering a distance of 2291 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 15h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to Washington?

The earliest train from Los Angeles to Washington departs at 17:19. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Train Los Angeles to Washington from £190 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to Washington on 17 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:13	Union Station	3d 14h	13:10	Union Station	Cheapest
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	Fastest
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:20	Union Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:20	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Washington on 18 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:00	Union Station	3d 12h	13:10	Union Station	Cheapest
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	Fastest
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:44	Union Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:44	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Washington on 19 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:20	Union Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:20	Union Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:20	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Washington on 20 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:44	Union Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:44	Union Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:20	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Washington on 21 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:00	Union Station	3d 12h	13:10	Union Station	Cheapest
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	Fastest
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
22:00	Union Station	3d 12h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
22:00	Union Station	3d 12h	13:47	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Washington on 22 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:44	Union Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:44	Union Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:20	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Washington on 23 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:00	Union Station	3d 12h	13:10	Union Station	Cheapest
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	Fastest
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
22:00	Union Station	3d 12h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
22:00	Union Station	3d 12h	13:47	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Washington on 24 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:20	Union Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:20	Union Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:20	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 21:06 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Los Angeles to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 2 days, 20 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £95, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day

2d 20hAverage duration

2303 milesDistance

93kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£95 - £678	Average duration2d 20h	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£174 - £2,317	Average duration2d 22h	CO₂ emissions 336kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Los Angeles, US and Washington, DC, US?

Los Angeles, US

A
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
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B
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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Washington, DC, US

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,739 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5739 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £174

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to Washington, DC, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Los Angeles to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Washington start from £174. The average price for this train route is around £342. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Washington?
The average train journey time from Los Angeles to Washington is 2d 22h, covering a distance of 2291 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 15h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to Washington?
The earliest train from Los Angeles to Washington departs at 17:19. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

15/01

£394

16/01

£307

Today

£374

18/01

£289

19/01

£227

20/01

£289

21/01

£256

22/01

£289

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 19 Jan 2026 with a price of £227

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Los Angeles, US to Washington, DC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £227 to £1,877 for a train ticket from Los Angeles, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £227, which is on 2026-01-19.