The train between Washington and California takes 2d 18h. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Washington 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 and California. The earliest departure is at 4:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington is at 4:05 PM which arrives into California at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2d 18h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington to California. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at California station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 18h.
Washington to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
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The distance between Washington and California is 3,641.8 km. The road distance is 4,820 km.
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 14h.
