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Trip Overview

The train between Los Angeles and Washington DC takes 2d 17h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Los Angeles to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 17h
Duration
2,997 mi
Distance
$1,946
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Los Angeles to Washington DC train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Los Angeles and Washington DC. The service departs Los Angeles at 5:19 PM in the evening, which arrives into Washington DC at 13:19:00. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 2d 17h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2d 18h • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2d 17h • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2d 17h • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2d 17h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Los Angeles to Washington DC? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 2,996.9 mi
  • Duration: 2d 17h

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Washington DC, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Washington DC via Chicago Union Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 2d 14h.

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