There are 10 ways to get from Fairfax to Carson by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train
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Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)IAD - LAX
8h 40m$297–667Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)BWI - LAX
9h 47m$107–534Train via Rockville Amtrak (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union StationFloridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los AngelesSouthwest Chief / ...
2d 16h$337–795Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stop
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Harbor Fwy / Carson
2d 18h$269–649Drive 2,607.8 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Carson2,607.8 mi
43h 11m$476–688Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)DCA - LAX
8h 40m$277–1,214Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)BWI - LGB
10h 56m$160–904Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)BWI - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
12h 8m$227–1,115Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)IAD - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
12h 46m$219–702Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
2d 23h$344–988
Fairfax to Carson by subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Carson is to subway and fly which costs $100 - $550 and takes 9h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Carson is to fly which takes 8h 40m and costs $290 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Carson. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Harbor Fwy / Carson via Dunn Loring Metro, Springfield Bus Stop, Nashville Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and El Monte Station - Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.
The distance between Fairfax and Carson is 2340 miles. The road distance is 2623 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Carson without a car is to train via Rockville Amtrak which takes 2 days 16h and costs $330 - $800.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Fairfax to Carson, including transfers.
Fairfax to Carson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Carson is to fly which takes 8h 40m and costs $290 - $700. Alternatively, you can train via Rockville Amtrak, which costs $330 - $800 and takes 2 days 16h, you could also bus, which costs $260 - $650 and takes 2 days 18h.
Fairfax to Carson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Carson is 3h behind Fairfax. It is currently 9:51 PM in Fairfax and 6:51 PM in Carson.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Carson, CA, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Harbor Fwy / Carson via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Flower / 7th in around 2d 16h.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Will Rogers World
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–500
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–500
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–500
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Will Rogers World
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $32–37
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–430
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Harbor Fwy / Carson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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