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How to get fromLos Angeles to National Harborby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to National Harbor by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LAX - DCA
    7h 25m
    $213–619

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alexandriatrain train Floridian / ...
    2d 15h
    $982–2,011

  3. 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
    2d 18h
    $444–859

  4. Drive 2,620.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to National Harborcar car 2,620.4 mi
    43h 6m
    $479–691

  5. 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
    8h 21m
    $245–872

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane BUR - DCA
    9h 2m
    $272–815

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane LAX - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    9h 29m
    $245–1,224

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

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SNA - IAD
    11h 8m
    $429–929

Los Angeles to National Harbor by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$982Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,331 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and National Harbor, MD, 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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to St George Bl+Waterfront St via Chicago Union Station, Alexandria, and King St-Old Town+Bay J in around 2d 15h.

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