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How to get fromWashington to Lancasterby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Lancaster by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DCA - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    9h 34m
    $223–565

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAD - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    11h 22m
    $210–882

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250 / ...
    2d 16h
    $459–862

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    2d 17h
    $961–2,023

  5. Drive 2,590.5 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Lancastercar car 2,590.5 mi
    42h 37m
    $473–683

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DCA - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    10h 53m
    $382–1,446

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BWI - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    11h 13m
    $250–1,224

Washington to Lancaster by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$961Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,397.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Lancaster, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, South Strip Transit Terminal, and Carl's Jr./Inyo St. in around 2d 16h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Lancaster via Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 2d 17h.

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