The train between Washington and Los Angeles takes 41h 55m. There is at least one train per day from Washington to Los Angeles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Washington and Los Angeles. The earliest departure is at 4:17 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington is at 4:17 PM which arrives into Los Angeles at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 41h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Los Angeles station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 55m.
Washington to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Station.
Washington to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
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The distance between Washington and Los Angeles is 2,481.5 km. The road distance is 3,250 km.
You can take a train from Washington Station to Los Angeles via Kansas City in around 41h 14m.
