How much is the train ticket from Washington to Los Angeles?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Los Angeles start from R 3 736. The average price for this train route is around R 5 627. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Washington to Los Angeles is 3d , covering a distance of 3694 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 19h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Los Angeles 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 Washington to Los Angeles?

The earliest train from Washington to Los Angeles departs at 07:13. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Train Washington to Los Angeles from R 3 590 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Washington to Los Angeles on 26 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		18:30	Union Station	3d 14h	05:35	Union Station	CheapestFastest
		18:30	Union Station	3d 14h	05:35	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Los Angeles on 27 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:35	Union Station	3d	07:57	Union Station	CheapestFastest
10:35	Union Station	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags
10:35	Union Station	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Los Angeles on 28 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:39	Union Station	2d 23h	07:57	Union Station	Cheapest
15:57	Union Station	2d 19h	07:57	Union Station	Fastest
11:39	Union Station	2d 23h	07:57	Union Station	No tags
10:35	Union Station	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags
10:35	Union Station	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Los Angeles on 29 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:30	Union Station	3d 14h	05:35	Union Station	Cheapest
15:57	Union Station	2d 19h	07:57	Union Station	Fastest
15:57	Union Station	2d 19h	07:57	Union Station	No tags
15:57	Union Station	3d 16h	05:35	Union Station	No tags
15:57	Union Station	3d 16h	05:35	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Los Angeles on 30 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:57	Union Station	2d 19h	07:57	Union Station	CheapestFastest
11:39	Union Station	2d 23h	07:57	Union Station	No tags
11:39	Union Station	2d 23h	07:57	Union Station	No tags
15:57	Union Station	2d 19h	07:57	Union Station	No tags
10:35	Union Station	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Los Angeles on 31 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:30	Union Station	3d 14h	05:35	Union Station	Cheapest
15:57	Union Station	2d 19h	07:57	Union Station	Fastest
15:57	Union Station	2d 19h	07:57	Union Station	No tags
15:57	Union Station	3d 16h	05:35	Union Station	No tags
15:57	Union Station	3d 16h	05:35	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Los Angeles on 2 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:57	Union Station	2d 19h	07:57	Union Station	CheapestFastest
15:57	Union Station	2d 19h	07:57	Union Station	No tags
15:57	Union Station	3d 16h	05:35	Union Station	No tags
15:57	Union Station	3d 16h	05:35	Union Station	No tags
10:35	Union Station	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 8:37 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 21 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 053, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day

2d 21hAverage duration

3706 kmDistance

93kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 053 - R 16 237	Average duration2d 21h	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 736 - R 63 126	Average duration3d	CO₂ emissions 336kg CO₂e

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

Washington, DC, US

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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Los Angeles, US

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

Amtrak

4/55 750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5750 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 R 3 736

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

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

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

How much is the train ticket from Washington to Los Angeles?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Los Angeles start from R 3 736. The average price for this train route is around R 5 627. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Los Angeles?
The average train journey time from Washington to Los Angeles is 3d , covering a distance of 3694 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 19h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Los Angeles 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 Washington to Los Angeles?
The earliest train from Washington to Los Angeles departs at 07:13. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

24/01

R 7 311

25/01

No data

Today

R 6 636

27/01

R 9 007

28/01

R 7 871

29/01

R 5 665

30/01

R 6 192

31/01

R 6 636

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 29 Jan 2026 with a price of R 5 665

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

You can expect to pay from R 5 665 to R 43 865 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 5 665, which is on 2026-01-29.