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How to get fromWashington to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, or train

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

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  1. Fly Spokane International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane GEG - LAX
    4h 57m
    $379–428

  2. Tram to Portland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Delta Park/Vanport station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    5h 35m
    $115–241

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    27h 5m
    $173–343

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    35h 16m
    $440–950

  5. Drive 1,135 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Los Angelescar car 1,135 mi
    19h 11m
    $208–300

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    5h 2m
    $160–406

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    5h 36m
    $319–433

  8. Tram to Portland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the tram from Delta Park/Vanport station to Interstate/Rose Quarter stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PDX - BUR
    6h 16m
    $224–448

  9. Fly Portland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PDX - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    7h 32m
    $148–412

Washington to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration35h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 969 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd Ave & Marion St to Los Angeles Union Station via SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 27h 5m.

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