The average train between California and Washington takes 2d 17h and the fastest train takes 2d 16h. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from California to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a week between California and Washington. The service departs California at 5:19 PM in the evening, which arrives into Washington at 13:10:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2d 17h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from California to Washington. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
California to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
California to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
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The distance between California and Washington is 3641.8 km. The road distance is 4202 km.
You can take a train from Los Angeles to Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 13h.