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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: August 15 atDeparture city: Los AngelesDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: August 19 atDestination city: WashingtonDestination location: Union StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: August 15 atDeparture city: Los AngelesDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: August 18 atDestination city: WashingtonDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: August 15 atDeparture city: Los AngelesDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: August 18 atDestination city: WashingtonDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: August 15 atDeparture city: Los AngelesDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: August 18 atDestination city: WashingtonDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: August 15 atDeparture city: Los AngelesDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: August 19 atDestination city: WashingtonDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to WashingtonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 3 days, 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $111, 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 5388 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 $227
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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 14, 2025 with a price of $240To 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 $240 to $2,421 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 $240 which is on 2025-08-14.
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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 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!
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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 traveling 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 apologize 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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