Trains from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA

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Today30 Apr
Tomorrow1 May
Thu2 May
Fri3 May
Sat4 May
from US$457
Sun5 May
Mon6 May
from US$418
Tue7 May

Trains leaving Saturday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 4 May at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 8 May at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    US$457
Train Washington to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Train Washington to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$377
Average train trip duration3d
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure07:50
Distance2291 miles
Latest train departure18:30
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

Washington to Los Angeles Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains2
Earliest and Latest Train Departures07:50 - 18:30
Minimum PriceUS$418
Average Ticket PriceUS$377
Minimum Trip Duration2d18h
Average Train Trip Duration3d
Distance2291 miles
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington - Los Angeles

The average train ticket price from Washington to Los Angeles is US$377. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Washington to Los Angeles is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Washington and Los Angeles is around 3d , although the fastest train will take about 2d 18h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2292 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Washington to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Washington to Los Angeles by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Washington to Los Angeles, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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US$273
01/05
US$249
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US$249
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The cheapest trip from Washington to Los Angeles was searched and found on 1 May 2024 with a price of US$249

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

You can expect to pay from US$249 to US$407 for a train ticket from Washington to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$249, which is on 2024-05-01.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Washington and Los Angeles is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Los Angeles.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Los Angeles, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Washington and Los Angeles, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Washington to Los Angeles and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

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Train from Los Angeles to Washington

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