There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Santa Clarita by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DCA - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain
8h 15m$211–529Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane BWI - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain
9h 49m$197–1,219Train
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain
2d 16h$760–1,753Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus
2d 17h$436–711Drive 2,614.1 mi
- Drive from Washington to Santa Claritacar 2,614.1 mi
42h 51m$478–690Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane DCA - BUR
9h 24m$321–1,269Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IAD - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain
9h 54m$207–577
Washington to Santa Clarita by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Santa Clarita is to subway and fly and train which costs $200 - $600 and takes 9h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Santa Clarita is to fly and train which takes 8h 15m and costs $210 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Santa Clarita station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Harrisburg Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Santa Clarita. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Newhall via Chicago Union Station and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.
The distance between Washington and Santa Clarita is 2364 miles. The road distance is 2629.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Santa Clarita without a car is to train which takes 2 days 16h and costs $750 - $1,800.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Washington to Santa Clarita, including transfers.
Washington to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Santa Clarita is to train which takes 2 days 16h and costs $750 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $430 - $750 and takes 2 days 17h, you could also fly, which costs $320 - $1,300 and takes 9h 24m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Newhall via Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 2d 16h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Harrisburg Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 17h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–470
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Santa Clarita is 3h behind Washington. It is currently 3:52 PM in Washington and 12:52 PM in Santa Clarita.
Washington to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Santa Clarita is 2629 miles. It takes approximately 42h 51m to drive from Washington to Santa Clarita.
There are 183+ hotels available in Santa Clarita.




