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

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane LAX - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Airport PIT to Washington PAbus bus
    9h 3m
    $191–593

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane BUR - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Airport PIT to Washington PAbus bus
    10h 19m
    $190–789

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from East Busway - near Amtrak/Greyhound to East Chestnut St. Transit Centerbus bus M
    2d 8h

  4. 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 Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Busway - near Amtrak/Greyhound to East Chestnut St. Transit Centerbus bus M
    2d 9h

  5. Drive 2,380.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Washingtoncar car 2,380.5 mi
    38h 19m
    $435–628

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane LGB - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Airport PIT to Washington PAbus bus
    12h 5m
    $199–836

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SAN - PIT
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Airport PIT to Washington PAbus bus
    11h 24m
    $211–861

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane LAX - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from East Busway - near Amtrak/Greyhound to East Chestnut St. Transit Centerbus bus
    13h 43m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,181.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to East Chestnut St. Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and East Busway - near Amtrak/Greyhound in around 2d 9h.

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