Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC Bus

  • Lowest price from ≈ $165.37 €142.36
  • Average duration 81h 37m
  • Connections per day 73
  • Distance 3,692 km
  • CO₂ per person 329 kg

bus from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC

The journey from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC is about 3,692 km. On average a bus trip takes 81h 37m with 73 connections per day.

Lowest price ≈ $165.37 €142.36
Trip duration 81h 37m
Connections per day 73
Lowest price ≈ $165.37 €142.36
Highest price ≈ $411.66 €354.39
First departure 07:05 AM
Last departure 11:30 PM
Distance 3,692 km
Departure Los Angeles, CA
Arrival Washington, DC
Travel operator FlixBus, Greyhound
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How much will I pay for bus tickets from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC?

On average, a bus ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC will cost you ≈ $292.84 (€252.10). However, there may be cheaper alternatives available. Virail will show you the lowest prices available for your chosen travel dates, which could be as little as ≈ $165.37 (€142.36). If you are trying to stick to a budget, there are several ways you can seek out lower ticket prices. For example, if your travel dates are flexible, you might find that some days of the week are cheaper than others. Traveling during peak season will usually cost more, so avoid that if you want to save money. Even the time of day can affect the price of tickets sometimes. You can also look for an indirect route, which may be cheaper than a direct connection. Often, the cheapest bus tickets can be found by booking well in advance. However, be mindful that many companies do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest tickets.
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When you're traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC, you can expect to pay an average of approximately ≈ $292.84 (€252.10). Some forms of transport are cheaper than others, and prices will vary according to time of day, day of the week, season, and other factors. For the cheapest bus tickets, make your reservation well in advance. If you can, travel at an off-peak time, as bus ticket prices will often be reduced. You might also be able to save money by booking a connecting journey, rather than a direct route. Be sure to check the conditions of the ticket before booking, as sometimes cheaper bus tickets cannot be changed or refunded. Use Virail to check your options before booking, to ensure that you find the lowest price for your journey.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC by bus?

The distance between Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC is approximately 3,692 km. In general, it will take you about 81h 37m to complete the journey between the two cities. However, it is important to remember that journey times may vary according to a number of factors, including seasonal weather conditions, local events or diversions, and the type of terrain that must be crossed. Keep this in mind if you are intending to make a later connection, and always plan accordingly. The journey between Los Angeles, CA and Washington, DC runs for about 3,692 km and usually takes approximately 81h 37m. However, this figure is an average and will vary according to a number of factors. Depending on the method of transport that you choose, you might be able to arrive in less time. The shortest time in which you can complete this journey is 57h 5m. If you are trying to get from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC as quickly as possible, look for express routes or non-stopping services. Direct routes are not always the fastest way to travel. At times, you may even find a quicker route that involves a connection in another city.

When do the first and last departures from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC leave?

The first journey of the day departs from Los Angeles, CA at 07:05 AM. If you prefer to travel later in the day, the last departure will leave at 11:30 PM. Remember, these are the general times of journeys between Los Angeles, CA and Washington, DC. However, they are somewhat changeable as they may be affected by local events or holidays, peak seasons, or other factors. Always check your travel dates in advance to be on the safe side. If you prefer to travel at night, you will usually find the first departure from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC leaving at 07:05 AM. Although things may change depending on the day, in general the last departure of the night leaves at 11:30 PM.If you have some flexibility over the day on which you travel, you might find more options available to you. For example, some providers may only run early morning routes on weekdays, when people are traveling to work. You will often find fewer options available on weekends or public holidays.

How many times a day do journeys run from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC?

You will be able to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC using companies such as . Combined, these providers offer an average of 73 journeys each day. This average figure may not necessarily reflect your chosen travel dates. On certain days of the week, there may be more or less journeys available. At the busiest times, there will be up to departures available in a single day. You can choose to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC using both direct and indirect routes. These options will help you find a journey that suits your budget, your time frame, and the circumstances of your trip. There are, on average, 0 direct connections from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC each day. Indirect connections add more possibilities, giving you extra flexibility when traveling. In an average day, you will find 73 journeys with at least one change. These figures may vary at certain times of year, and some routes might not run every day of the week. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.

Greyhound Lines, Inc.258.44 kg CO₂
15:40Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
64h 55m
17:25Washington DC Union Station
≈ $190.73 €164.20
3 changes
Greyhound Lines, Inc.258.44 kg CO₂
14:20Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
62h 50m
12:40Washington DC Union Station
≈ $216.06 €186.00
5 changes
Greyhound Lines, Inc.258.44 kg CO₂
07:05Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
64h 15m
06:25Washington DC Union Station
≈ $298.71 €257.15
3 changes

Next departures from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

≈ $353.85 €304.62
07:05 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
62h 5m · 4 changes
05:55 Washington DC Union Station
≈ $454.31 €391.11
07:05 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
69h 20m · 5 changes
03:20 DC (Dupont Circle)
≈ $385.79 €332.12
07:05 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
68h 40m · 4 changes
16:20 Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
≈ $330.02 €284.11
07:05 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
62h 40m · 5 changes
09:05 Springfield Bus Stop, VA
Greyhound ≈ $286.25 €246.43
08:00 Hollywood / Highland (LA)
105h 5m · 5 changes
15:45 Washington DC Union Station
≈ $289.95 €249.61
08:00 6831 Hawthorn Ave
68h 35m · 5 changes
15:45 Washington DC Union Station
Greyhound ≈ $343.17 €295.43
08:45 Los Angeles, CA - Jefferson USC
145h 35m · 5 changes
19:05 Bethesda
Greyhound ≈ $374.53 €322.43
08:45 Los Angeles, CA - Jefferson USC
147h 5m · 5 changes
23:20 DC (Dupont Circle)
≈ $303.32 €261.12
08:45 USC (Hope/Jefferson)
61h 50m · 4 changes
05:55 Washington DC Union Station
Greyhound ≈ $345.49 €297.43
08:45 Los Angeles, CA - Jefferson USC
146h 10m · 5 changes
18:30 New Carrollton Amtrak Station
Greyhound ≈ $301.95 €259.94
08:45 Los Angeles, CA - Jefferson USC
117h 35m · 4 changes
16:20 Arlington North Lynn Str
≈ $349.19 €300.61
08:45 USC (Hope/Jefferson)
67h 10m · 5 changes
18:30 Washington, DC
Greyhound ≈ $299.62 €257.94
08:45 Los Angeles, CA - Jefferson USC
94h 25m · 4 changes
05:55 Washington DC Union Station
≈ $378.23 €325.61
08:45 USC (Hope/Jefferson)
67h 15m · 5 changes
03:20 DC (Dupont Circle)
≈ $305.64 €263.12
08:45 USC (Hope/Jefferson)
66h 35m · 4 changes
16:20 Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
≈ $335.25 €288.61
08:45 USC (Hope/Jefferson)
62h 25m · 5 changes
09:05 Springfield Bus Stop, VA
≈ $346.87 €298.61
08:45 USC (Hope/Jefferson)
65h 50m · 5 changes
19:05 Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
≈ $338.73 €291.61
09:00 UCLA
69h 55m · 5 changes
03:20 DC (Dupont Circle)
≈ $237.11 €204.12
09:00 UCLA
63h 40m · 4 changes
09:05 Washington DC Union Station
FlixBus ≈ $233.41 €200.94
09:00 Los Angeles, Westwood Amtrak (UCLA)
108h 45m · 4 changes
09:05 Washington DC Union Station
Greyhound ≈ $335.04 €288.43
09:00 Los Angeles, Westwood Amtrak (UCLA)
144h 35m · 5 changes
23:20 DC (Dupont Circle)
≈ $267.89 €230.62
09:00 UCLA
69h 15m · 4 changes
16:20 Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
Greyhound ≈ $264.19 €227.44
09:00 Los Angeles, Westwood Amtrak (UCLA)
115h 5m · 4 changes
16:20 Arlington North Lynn Str
≈ $269.05 €231.62
09:00 UCLA
61h 20m · 4 changes
10:15 Springfield Bus Stop, VA
≈ $237.11 €204.12
09:15 West LA - Expo/Sepulveda
63h 25m · 4 changes
09:05 Washington DC Union Station
≈ $267.89 €230.62
09:15 West LA - Expo/Sepulveda
69h · 4 changes
16:20 Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
Greyhound ≈ $264.19 €227.44
09:15 West LA - Expo/Sepulveda
114h 50m · 4 changes
16:20 Arlington North Lynn Str
FlixBus ≈ $233.41 €200.94
09:15 West LA - Expo/Sepulveda
108h 30m · 4 changes
09:05 Washington DC Union Station
≈ $269.05 €231.62
09:15 West LA - Expo/Sepulveda
61h 5m · 4 changes
10:15 Springfield Bus Stop, VA
Greyhound ≈ $335.04 €288.43
09:15 West LA - Expo/Sepulveda
144h 20m · 5 changes
23:20 DC (Dupont Circle)
≈ $338.73 €291.61
09:15 West LA - Expo/Sepulveda
69h 40m · 5 changes
03:20 DC (Dupont Circle)
≈ $336.42 €289.62
09:35 Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
62h 15m · 4 changes
09:05 Springfield Bus Stop, VA
Greyhound ≈ $297.31 €255.95
09:35 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
87h 5m · 3 changes
05:55 Washington DC Union Station
≈ $301.01 €259.13
09:35 Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
61h 40m · 3 changes
05:55 Washington DC Union Station
Greyhound ≈ $297.31 €255.95
09:45 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
86h 55m · 3 changes
05:55 Washington DC Union Station
≈ $336.42 €289.62
09:45 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
62h 5m · 4 changes
09:05 Springfield Bus Stop, VA
≈ $301.01 €259.13
09:45 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
61h 30m · 3 changes
05:55 Washington DC Union Station
≈ $338.76 €291.63
13:10 Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
68h 15m · 3 changes
16:20 Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
FlixBus ≈ $305.44 €262.95
13:10 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
94h 55m · 3 changes
09:05 Washington DC Union Station
≈ $355.58 €306.11
13:10 Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
60h 20m · 5 changes
16:50 Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
Greyhound ≈ $376.87 €324.44
13:10 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
129h 10m · 4 changes
18:30 New Carrollton Amtrak Station
≈ $309.14 €266.13
13:10 Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
62h 40m · 3 changes
09:05 Washington DC Union Station
Greyhound ≈ $351.88 €302.93
13:10 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
121h 35m · 5 changes
16:50 Bethesda
≈ $409.60 €352.62
13:10 Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
68h 55m · 4 changes
03:20 DC (Dupont Circle)
Greyhound ≈ $335.06 €288.45
13:10 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
101h 15m · 3 changes
16:20 Arlington North Lynn Str
≈ $380.56 €327.62
13:10 Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
67h 25m · 4 changes
18:30 Washington, DC
≈ $330.05 €284.13
13:10 Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
60h 20m · 3 changes
10:15 Springfield Bus Stop, VA
Greyhound ≈ $405.91 €349.44
13:10 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
130h 45m · 4 changes
23:20 DC (Dupont Circle)
≈ $338.76 €291.63
13:20 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
68h 5m · 3 changes
16:20 Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
Greyhound ≈ $335.06 €288.45
13:20 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
101h 5m · 3 changes
16:20 Arlington North Lynn Str
Greyhound ≈ $405.91 €349.44
13:20 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
130h 35m · 4 changes
23:20 DC (Dupont Circle)
≈ $409.60 €352.62
13:20 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
68h 45m · 4 changes
03:20 DC (Dupont Circle)
FlixBus ≈ $305.44 €262.95
13:20 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
94h 45m · 3 changes
09:05 Washington DC Union Station
≈ $309.14 €266.13
13:20 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
62h 30m · 3 changes
09:05 Washington DC Union Station
≈ $338.73 €291.61
14:25 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
59h 20m · 5 changes
16:50 Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
≈ $284.16 €244.63
14:25 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
57h 45m · 3 changes
10:15 Springfield Bus Stop, VA
≈ $314.36 €270.63
14:25 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
58h 20m · 3 changes
10:50 Washington DC Union Station
≈ $338.73 €291.61
14:25 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
59h 20m · 5 changes
18:30 Washington, DC
≈ $403.80 €347.62
18:40 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
58h 40m · 4 changes
18:30 Washington, DC
≈ $403.80 €347.62
18:40 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
58h 40m · 4 changes
16:50 Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
Greyhound ≈ $400.10 €344.44
18:40 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
113h 55m · 4 changes
18:30 New Carrollton Amtrak Station
Greyhound ≈ $400.10 €344.44
18:40 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
113h 55m · 4 changes
16:50 Bethesda
≈ $378.84 €326.14
20:30 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
57h 40m · 2 changes
10:50 Washington DC Union Station
≈ $345.16 €297.14
20:30 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
57h 5m · 2 changes
10:15 Springfield Bus Stop, VA
Greyhound ≈ $375.15 €322.96
20:30 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
58h 5m · 2 changes
10:50 Washington DC Union Station
≈ $227.24 €195.63
22:20 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
62h 25m · 3 changes
19:20 Washington DC Union Station
≈ $183.67 €158.12
22:20 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
75h 30m · 4 changes
18:30 Washington, DC
≈ $183.67 €158.12
22:20 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
75h 30m · 4 changes
16:50 Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
≈ $182.50 €157.11
22:20 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
72h 40m · 5 changes
03:20 DC (Dupont Circle)
≈ $206.32 €177.62
22:20 Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
74h 20m · 4 changes
16:20 Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
≈ $404.40 €348.14
23:30 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
62h 5m · 2 changes
19:20 Washington DC Union Station
Greyhound ≈ $400.71 €344.96
23:30 Los Angeles (Americanstar)
63h 25m · 2 changes
19:20 Washington DC Union Station
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Carriers on this route

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FlixBus, a long-distance bus company, operates in both Europe and the United States. Founded in 2013, it has grown to become one of the largest bus operators in Europe, connecting over 2,500 destinations in 30 countries. Originating in Germany, FlixBus has expanded quickly to neighboring countries including France, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Croatia, while also offering regular services to Norway, Spain, and England. With affordable fares and comfortable amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard toilets, FlixBus provides a convenient and enjoyable travel experience.

Greyhound is a bus company that provides intercity transportation services across North America. Founded in 1914, it is the largest provider of intercity bus transportation in the United States and Canada, serving over 3,800 destinations. Greyhound operates on popular routes such as New York to Boston, Los Angeles to Las Vegas, and Boston to New York.

Facility description

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Facilities Description
Luggage

Each passenger can bring one carry-on bag (up to 25lbs/11kg) and one stored bag (up to 50lbs/23kg) for free on FlixBus. Excess baggage up to 50lbs (23kg) is accepted for a fee, with limited space available, so booking in advance is recommended.

Accessibility

FlixBus offers boarding assistance with a hydraulic lift for travelers with reduced mobility. Contact the bus company in advance to confirm availability and assistance.

Food and drink

Snacks and drinks are available for purchase from the bus drivers during your trip.

Power sockets

Power outlets are available near seats to keep your devices charged throughout your journey.

Bicycle

Bikes are allowed with restrictions: 3 per bus with a cover, 5 with a carrier, but no electric bikes.

Wi-Fi

FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi on all its buses.

Entertainment portal

Enjoy movies, e-books, audiobooks, music, and games through FlixBus's online entertainment portal.

Luggage

For North America (excluding Mexico), International, and Mexico – International travel: Passengers are allowed one carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (16-12-7 in), which can be stored under the seat or in the overhead compartment, and one stored bag up to 50 lbs (31-20-12 in) to be placed in the baggage compartment. It is important to ensure that the passenger's name and contact information are on and inside the stored bag. Free transportation of baggage is included with the ticket.

Food and drink

Food and drinks are not sold on board, so passengers are encouraged to bring their own non-alcoholic refreshments. The bus stops frequently at locations where food can be purchased.

Power sockets

Nearly every seat on most buses is equipped with a power outlet, allowing passengers to keep their devices charged throughout the journey.

Wi-Fi

Most buses and stations offer free Wi-Fi for passengers. Also, the onboard entertainment system provides free access to movies, TV shows, games, and the latest news on personal Wi-Fi-enabled devices.

Accessibility

All buses are equipped with a wheelchair lift. Greyhound will secure all wheelchairs but will not deny transportation if a device cannot be secured as required by law. If preferred, wheelchairs or mobility scooters can be stored in the baggage compartment. Greyhound provides assistance for customers with disabilities.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 258.44kg
bus 276.9kg
flight 738.4kg
carpool 590.72kg

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