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How to get fromCalifornia to Virginiaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from California to Virginia by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LAX - DCA
    6h 37m
    $200–466

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LAX - IAD
    7h
    $140–416

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    2d 14h
    $520–800

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    2d 21h
    $1,781–2,770

  5. Drive  2,674.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Virginia Beachcar car 2,674.8 mi
    43h 45m
    $458–661

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SAN - DCA
    6h 31m
    $174–448

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SAN - IAD
    6h 46m
    $144–608

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SFO - DCA
    7h 5m
    $173–386

  9. Fly San Diego International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SAN - BWI
    7h 38m
    $356–568

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane LAX - BWI
    7h 57m
    $182–626

  11. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SFO - BWI
    8h 27m
    $165–476

California to Virginia by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$520Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,323.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between California, USA and Virginia, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Virginia Beach via Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 2d 14h.

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