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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: June 30 atDeparture city: WashingtonDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: July 3 atDestination city: Los AngelesDestination location: Union StationOperated by: Amtrak
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- Departure time: June 30 atDeparture city: WashingtonDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: July 4 atDestination city: Los AngelesDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: June 30 atDeparture city: WashingtonDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: July 4 atDestination city: Los AngelesDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: June 30 atDeparture city: WashingtonDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: July 4 atDestination city: Los AngelesDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Los AngelesAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 3 days, 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $115, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Washington to Los Angeles: Trip Overview
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Based on 5235 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $250
Washington to Los Angeles Train
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The cheapest trip from Washington to Los Angeles was searched and found on Jun 28, 2025 with a price of $307To 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 $307 to $3,703 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 $307 which is on 2025-06-28.
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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.
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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 traveling between the city and the suburbs.
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