The train between Washington DC and California takes 2d 19h. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Washington DC to California. 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 6 times a week between Washington DC and California. The earliest departure is at 3:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 3:57 PM which arrives into California at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 2d 19h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to California. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at California station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 19h.
Washington DC to California train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to California train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between Washington DC and California is 3,641.8 km. The road distance is 4,823 km.
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Los Angeles via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 15h.
