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

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There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Spokane International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane LAX - GEG
    4h 55m
    $380–425

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane LAX - PSC
    4h 58m
    $83–373

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    27h 30m
    $174–338

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    34h
    $440–950

  5. Drive 1,134.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Seattlecar car 1,134.9 mi
    19h 11m
    $208–300

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LAX - SEA
    5h 4m
    $161–406

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane BUR - SEA
    5h 6m
    $320–432

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Portland International Airport, line 105 bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane LAX - PDX
    2. Take the bus from SW 5th & Morrison to Broadway & 13th Stbus bus
    6h 1m
    $113–238

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Portland International Airport, line 105 bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BUR - PDX
    2. Take the bus from SW 5th & Morrison to Broadway & 13th Stbus bus
    6h 2m
    $222–444

  10. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ONT - PDX
    6h 49m
    $149–422

Los Angeles to Washington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration34hAverage Duration
Ticket$440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 968.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to 4th Ave & Madison St via Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 27h 30m.

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