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Compare 2 ways to travel from Los Angeles to Washington
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 2 days, 23 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 034, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Los Angeles, US to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 5563 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 4 025
Los Angeles to Washington Train
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Los Angeles, US - Washington, DC, US
How much does a cheap train ticket from Los Angeles to Washington cost?
The average train ticket price from Los Angeles to Washington is R 7 238. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Los Angeles to Washington 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!
How long is the train trip from Los Angeles to Washington?
A train trip between Los Angeles and Washington is around 2d 22h, although the fastest train will take about 2d 16h. This is the time it takes to travel the 3697 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Los Angeles and Washington?
The number of trains from Los Angeles to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Los Angeles to Washington by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Los Angeles to Washington?
When taking the train from Los Angeles to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Los Angeles to Washington?
Trains travelling between Los Angeles and Washington leave from Ramirez Street bus stop or UCLA and arrive at Union Station.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 01 Nov 2025 with a price of R 3 868To 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 R 3 868 to R 70 540 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 R 4 879, which is on 2025-11-08.
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 Los Angeles and Washington is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Washington.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Washington you take, 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 Los Angeles and Washington, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Los Angeles to Washington.
Did you know?
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.
Japanese trains are always on time. It is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologise to each passenger.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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