Bus Tickets from Los Angeles, US to Washington, DC, US

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from US$143
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MonSep 8
from US$171
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 5 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: September 8 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: September 5 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: September 8 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 5 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: September 8 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 5 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: September 8 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 5 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: September 8 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Washington

Bus
Average PriceUS$111 - US$596Average Duration3d 4h
92kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$227 - US$2,041Average Duration2d 22h
336kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 3 days, 4 hours, and with fares starting at just US$111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34bus per day
3d 4hAverage Duration
US$111Cheapest ticket
92kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Los Angeles, US to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$168
Average Bus Trip Duration3d 4h
Number of daily buses34
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance3694 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Los Angeles to Washington Bus

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Los Angeles to Washington from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Washington from Los Angeles, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Los Angeles, US - Washington, DC, US

  1. What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Washington?

    The distance between Los Angeles and Washington is around 3697 km (2292 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to Washington?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at UCLA, in Los Angeles, and end it at Union Station, in Washington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-30
US$279
08-31
US$331
Today
US$172
09-02
US$193
09-03
US$162
09-04
US$174
09-05
US$136
09-06
US$116
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Sep 6, 2025 with a price of US$116

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$116 to US$782 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$116 which is on 2025-09-06.

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Los Angeles to Washington.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles, US to Washington, DC, US?

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