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How to get fromCalifornia to Herndonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

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There are 12 ways to get from California to Herndon by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Washington Dulles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SNA - IAD
    5h 44m
    $236–818

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SAN - IAD
    6h 38m
    $146–611

  3. Train via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train Floridian
    2d 15h
    $1,627–2,575

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus bus
    2d 19h
    $516–793

  5. Drive  2,592.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Herndoncar car 2,592.4 mi
    42h 58m
    $474–684

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LAX - IAD
    6h 53m
    $192–819

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SMF - IAD
    6h 52m
    $176–759

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SFO - IAD
    7h 19m
    $165–669

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LAX - DCA
    7h 44m
    $204–572

  10. Fly San Diego International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SAN - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    8h 34m
    $358–671

  11. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane LAX - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    8h 53m
    $184–629

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Manassas Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 21h
    $1,732–2,667

California to Herndon by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,627Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,280.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between California, USA and Herndon, VA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform in around 2d 15h.

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