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Penn Station to California trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Penn Station and California takes 2d 21h and the fastest train takes 2d 20h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Penn Station to California. 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 21h
Duration
3,036 mi
Distance
$2,016
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Penn Station to California train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Penn Station and California. The earliest departure is at 1:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Penn Station is at 2:21 PM which arrives into California at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Baltimore Penn Station and take an average of 2d 21h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak2d 20h • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Maryland TransitWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak2d 22h • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak2d 22h • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak2d 21h • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 3,035.6 mi
  • Duration: 2d 21h

What companies run services between Penn Station, MD, USA and California, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Penn Station to Los Angeles via Baltimore Penn Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 17h.

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