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How to get fromLos Angeles to Washingtonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Greenville

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Greenville (PGV)plane plane LAX - PGV
    10h 57m
    $187–728

  2. 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 Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Washingtonbus bus
    2d 20h
    $458–872

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctrbus bus
    3d
    $1,115–2,305

  4. Drive 2,604.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Washingtoncar car 2,604.1 mi
    42h 43m
    $476–687

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane LAX - OAJ
    2. Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Washingtoncar car
    10h 42m
    $192–734

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane LAX - EWN
    2. Take the bus from New Bern to Washingtonbus bus
    10h 57m
    $226–840

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Greenville

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Greenville (PGV)plane plane ONT - PGV
    12h 52m
    $213–792

  8. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane ONT - EWN
    3. Take the bus from New Bern to Washingtonbus bus
    13h 2m
    $252–954

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LAX - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctrbus bus
    11h 43m
    $235–656

Los Angeles to Washington by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$458Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,352 mi
  • Duration: 10h 57m

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

American Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Greenville (PGV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Washington via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Myrtle Beach Bus Station in around 2d 20h.

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