How much is the train ticket from Los Angeles to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Washington start from R 3 924. The average price for this train route is around R 10 137. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Washington?

The average train journey time from Los Angeles to Washington is 2d 22h, covering a distance of 3694 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 16h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to Washington?

The earliest train from Los Angeles to Washington departs at 17:19. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Train Los Angeles to Washington from R 3 979 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to Washington on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:13	Union Station	3d 14h	13:10	Union Station	Cheapest
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	Fastest
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:20	Union Station	No tags
19:13	Union Station	3d 14h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
19:13	Union Station	3d 14h	13:10	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Washington on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:44	Union Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:44	Union Station	No tags
22:00	Union Station	3d 12h	13:10	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Washington on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:20	Union Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:20	Union Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:20	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Washington on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:13	Union Station	3d 14h	13:10	Union Station	Cheapest
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	Fastest
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:20	Union Station	No tags
19:13	Union Station	3d 14h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
19:13	Union Station	3d 14h	13:10	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Washington on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:20	Union Station	No tags
19:13	Union Station	3d 14h	13:10	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Washington on 19 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:00	Union Station	3d 12h	13:47	Union Station	Cheapest
17:19	Union Station	2d 16h	13:10	Union Station	Fastest
22:00	Union Station	3d 12h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
22:00	Union Station	3d 12h	13:47	Union Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 22h	18:20	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:53 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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, 20 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 113, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day

2d 20hAverage duration

3702 kmDistance

93kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 113 - R 14 429	Average duration2d 20h	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 924 - R 63 522	Average duration2d 22h	CO₂ emissions 336kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Los Angeles, US and Washington, DC, US?

Los Angeles, US

A
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
B
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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Washington, DC, US

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 3 924

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Los Angeles to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Washington start from R 3 924. The average price for this train route is around R 10 137. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Washington?
The average train journey time from Los Angeles to Washington is 2d 22h, covering a distance of 3694 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 16h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to Washington?
The earliest train from Los Angeles to Washington departs at 17:19. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

R 11 053

11/12

R 31 931

Today

R 8 909

13/12

R 9 341

14/12

R 8 269

15/12

R 8 909

16/12

R 11 884

17/12

R 6 141

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 6 141

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

You can expect to pay from R 6 141 to R 49 903 for a train 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 R 6 141, which is on 2025-12-17.