The train between Washington and Los Angeles takes 2d 19h. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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 6 times a week between Washington and Los Angeles. The earliest departure is at 3:57 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington is at 3:57 PM which arrives into Los Angeles at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2d 19h. 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 Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 19h.
Washington to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union 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 3,692.2 km. The road distance is 4,820 km.
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 14h.
