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How to get fromSanta Monica to Washingtonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly 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 2m
    $201–603

  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 Rockville Amtraktrain train Floridian
    2d 15h
    $946–2,007

  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 Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $432–867

  4. Drive 2,626.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Washingtoncar car 2,626.6 mi
    43h 9m
    $480–693

  5. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LAX - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    7h 48m
    $233–856

  6. Fly 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
    8h 1m
    $233–1,205

Santa Monica to Washington by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$946Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,317.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Washington, DC, 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 vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, and Rockville, Red Line Center Platform in around 2d 15h.

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