What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Washington?

The distance between Los Angeles and Washington is around 3697 km (2292 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to Washington?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at UCLA, in Los Angeles, and end it at Dupont Circle, in Washington.

Bus Los Angeles to Washington from $155 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Washington on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 14h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 10h	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest

Next departures for Los Angeles to Washington on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 14h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 10h	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 14h	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 20h	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 18h	3:25pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Washington on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 14h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 10h	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 14h	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 17h	5:35am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 18h	10:20am	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:32 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 2 days, 23 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $171, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

37bus per day

2d 23hAverage Duration

3686 kmDistance

92kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$171 - $1,091	Average Duration2d 23h	CO₂ emissions 92kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$327 - $4,061	Average Duration2d 22h	CO₂ emissions 336kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Washington?

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Stops in Washington

A
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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B
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to Washington, DC, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Washington?
The distance between Los Angeles and Washington is around 3697 km (2292 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to Washington?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at UCLA, in Los Angeles, and end it at Dupont Circle, in Washington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

$338

11-25

$304

Today

$450

11-27

$411

11-28

$325

11-29

No data

11-30

$319

12-01

$217

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $217

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $217 to $1,118 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $217 which is on 2025-12-01.