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How to get fromBaltimore to Los Angelesby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Baltimore to Los Angeles by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BWI - LAX
    8h 1m
    $179–615

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 15h
    $1,334–2,111

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 16h
    $516–826

  4. Drive  2,620.1 mi

    1. Drive from Baltimore to Los Angelescar car 2,620.1 mi
    42h 31m
    $479–691

  5. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DCA - LAX
    8h 58m
    $203–1,124

  6. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAD - LAX
    9h 58m
    $191–825

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    9h 37m
    $271–986

  8. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BWI - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    11h 30m
    $424–767

  9. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 17h
    $1,627–3,128

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 22h
    $1,725–2,705

Baltimore to Los Angeles by bus, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,334Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,348 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Philadelphia Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 16h.

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