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There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to Maryland by plane, subway, train, bus or car

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Fly Los Angeles to Reagan Washington  •  7h 20m

  1. Fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Reagan Washington (DCA) LAX - DCA

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Fly Los Angeles to Baltimore  •  7h 29m

  1. Fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Baltimore (BWI) LAX - BWI

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Fly Burbank to Baltimore  •  9h 9m

  1. Fly from Burbank (BUR) to Baltimore (BWI) BUR - BWI

Fly Los Angeles to Washington Dulles, subway, train  •  9h 20m

  1. Fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington Dulles (IAD) LAX - IAD
  2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
  3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to GERMANTOWN MARC wb

Train to San Diego, fly to Baltimore  •  9h 46m

  1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
  2. Fly from San Diego (SAN) to Baltimore (BWI) SAN - BWI

Fly Los Angeles to Philadelphia, train  •  9h 37m

  1. Fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Philadelphia (PHL) LAX - PHL
  2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Station

Bus  •  2 days 12h

  1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal
  2. Take the bus from Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal to St Louis Bus Station
  3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
  4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station

Train via New Orleans  •  3 days 1h

  1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Sunset Limited
  2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Baltimore Penn Station Crescent

Train  •  3 days 15h

  1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station Texas Eagle
  2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station Cardinal

Drive  •  42h 2m

  1. Drive from Los Angeles to Baltimore 2667.7 miles

Los Angeles to Maryland by bus

7 Weekly Buses
2 days 12h Average Duration
$294 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Maryland is to fly which costs $85 - $330 and takes 7h 29m.

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The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Maryland is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $150 - $490.

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No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Maryland. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at PACA ST & BALTIMORE nb via Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

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No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to Maryland station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Baltimore Penn Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.

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The distance between Los Angeles and Maryland is 2351 miles. The road distance is 2667.7 miles.

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The best way to get from Los Angeles to Maryland without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $290 - $650.

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It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Los Angeles to Maryland, including transfers.

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Los Angeles to Maryland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

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Los Angeles to Maryland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

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The best way to get from Los Angeles to Maryland is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $150 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $650 and takes 2 days 12h, you could also train via New Orleans, which costs $130 - $900 and takes 3 days 1h.

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Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Maryland.
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  • Distance: 2351.2 miles
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

American Airlines, Delta and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles to Bethesda every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles to Baltimore via Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb in around 2 days 12h.

Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Website
southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles to Reagan Washington via Chicago Midway
Ave. Duration
7h 25m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
$180 - $800
Flights from Los Angeles to Reagan Washington via St. Louis
Ave. Duration
7h 27m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
$180 - $800
Flights from Los Angeles to Baltimore
Ave. Duration
5h 1m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$170 - $550
Flights from Los Angeles to Baltimore via St. Louis
Ave. Duration
8h 43m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$170 - $550
Flights from Los Angeles to Baltimore via Nashville
Ave. Duration
9h 35m
When
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price
$170 - $550
Flights from Burbank to Baltimore via Denver
Ave. Duration
6h 53m
When
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price
$200 - $650
Flights from Burbank to Baltimore via Dallas
Ave. Duration
7h 10m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$200 - $650
Flights from Burbank to Baltimore via Chicago Midway
Ave. Duration
7h 15m
When
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price
$200 - $650
Flights from Burbank to Baltimore via St. Louis
Ave. Duration
7h 25m
When
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price
$190 - $650
Flights from Burbank to Baltimore via Nashville
Ave. Duration
7h 30m
When
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price
$200 - $650
Flights from San Diego to Baltimore
Ave. Duration
4h 57m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$210 - $700
Flights from San Diego to Baltimore via Chicago Midway
Ave. Duration
6h 47m
When
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$210 - $700
Flights from San Diego to Baltimore via St. Louis
Ave. Duration
6h 45m
When
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price
$210 - $700
Flights from San Diego to Baltimore via Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration
6h 55m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$210 - $700
Flights from San Diego to Baltimore via Columbus
Ave. Duration
7h 20m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$210 - $700
Flights from San Diego to Baltimore via Nashville
Ave. Duration
7h 20m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$210 - $700
Flights from San Diego to Baltimore via Kansas City
Ave. Duration
8h 25m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
$210 - $700
Flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia via Chicago Midway
Ave. Duration
8h 18m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$190 - $600
Flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia via St. Louis
Ave. Duration
8h
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
$190 - $600
American Airlines
Website
aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles to Reagan Washington
Ave. Duration
4h 58m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$170 - $750
Flights from Los Angeles to Reagan Washington via Indianapolis
Ave. Duration
8h 11m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$170 - $750
Flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration
5h 3m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$230 - $750
United Airlines
Website
united.com
Flights from Los Angeles to Baltimore
Ave. Duration
5h 4m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$180 - $700
Flights from Burbank to Baltimore via Denver
Ave. Duration
6h 53m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$330 - $490
Flights from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles
Ave. Duration
4h 57m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$190 - $700
Delta
Website
delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles to Reagan Washington
Ave. Duration
4h 58m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$170 - $340
Flights from Los Angeles to Reagan Washington via Covington
Ave. Duration
8h 5m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$170 - $340
Flights from Burbank to Baltimore via Atlanta
Ave. Duration
9h 23m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$200 - $390
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Website
alaskaair.com
Flights from Los Angeles to Reagan Washington
Ave. Duration
4h 59m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$210 - $850
Flights from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles
Ave. Duration
4h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$160 - $700
Spirit Airlines
Website
spirit.com
Flights from Los Angeles to Baltimore
Ave. Duration
5h 3m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$100 - $380
Flights from San Diego to Baltimore
Ave. Duration
5h 6m
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
$110 - $600
Flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration
5h 13m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $430
Train operators
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Phone
+1 202-637-7000
Website
wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
Ave. Duration
54 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
$2 - $6
Website
https://www.wmata.com
after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare
$2
Senior / Disabled
$2 - $4
standard fare
$4 - $6
Maryland Transit
Phone
1-866-743-3682
Website
mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to GERMANTOWN MARC wb
Ave. Duration
46 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$2 - $9
Website
https://www.mta.maryland.gov
Senior / Disabled
$1 - $5
Standard Fare
$2 - $9
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
Ave. Duration
2h 40m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$5 - $85
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$5 - $27
Child Coach - short notice
$17 - $27
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$15 - $50
Child Business Class - short notice
$17 - $55
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$21 - $35
Business Seat - advance purchase
$30 - $100
Business Seat - short notice
$35 - $85
Coach Seat - short notice
$16 - $85
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Station
Ave. Duration
1h 14m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$4 - $80
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$4 - $23
Child Coach - short notice
$14 - $25
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$13 - $45
Child Business Class - short notice
$15 - $50
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$19 - $30
Business Seat - advance purchase
$29 - $90
Business Seat - short notice
$35 - $75
Coach Seat - short notice
$12 - $80
Train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Ave. Duration
45h 40m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$80 - $550
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$80 - $240
Child Coach - short notice
$110 - $220
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$110 - $360
Child Business Class - short notice
$120 - $350
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$160 - $480
Business Seat - advance purchase
$220 - $700
Business Seat - short notice
$230 - $800
Coach Seat - short notice
$210 - $550
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Baltimore Penn Station
Ave. Duration
26h 55m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$50 - $340
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$50 - $150
Child Coach - short notice
$70 - $140
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$70 - $230
Child Business Class - short notice
$75 - $230
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$100 - $290
Business Seat - advance purchase
$140 - $440
Business Seat - short notice
$150 - $470
Coach Seat - short notice
$130 - $340
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
Ave. Duration
2 days 13h
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$110 - $750
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$110 - $320
Child Coach - short notice
$150 - $300
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$150 - $480
Child Business Class - short notice
$160 - $470
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$220 - $650
Business Seat - advance purchase
$300 - $950
Business Seat - short notice
$310 - $1,100
Coach Seat - short notice
$290 - $750
Train from Chicago Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
Ave. Duration
24h 46m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$40 - $290
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$40 - $120
Child Coach - short notice
$60 - $110
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$55 - $190
Child Business Class - short notice
$60 - $190
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$85 - $240
Business Seat - advance purchase
$110 - $370
Business Seat - short notice
$120 - $390
Coach Seat - short notice
$100 - $290
Amtrak Northeast Regional

Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Station
Ave. Duration
1h 8m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$20 - $210
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
Child 2-12 with paid adult
$5 - $110
Reserved Coach Seat
$20 - $210
Business Class Seat
$70 - $190
Amtrak Acela

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Station
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$29 - $390
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Business Seat - Child 2-12
$14 - $130
Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
$27 - $230
Business Seat - Adult
$29 - $250
First Class - Child 2-12
$50 - $180
First Class - Senior Citizens
$95 - $350
First Class - Adult
$100 - $390
Bus operators
Greyhound USA

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 214-849-8100
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal
Ave. Duration
5h 45m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$30 - $75
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal to St Louis Bus Station
Ave. Duration
33h 15m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$170 - $320
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
Ave. Duration
13h 15m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$65 - $140
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
Ave. Duration
4h 30m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$27 - $70
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/

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Los Angeles to Maryland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

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Maryland is 3h ahead of Los Angeles. It is currently 10:39 AM in Los Angeles and 1:39 PM in Maryland.

Los Angeles to Maryland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Baltimore Penn Station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Maryland is 2668 miles. It takes approximately 42h 2m to drive from Los Angeles to Maryland.

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