Trains tickets from New York City to Los Angeles, US

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TodayJul 13
TomorrowJul 14
from $701
TueJul 15
from $691
WedJul 16
from $643
ThuJul 17
from $707
FriJul 18
from $722
SatJul 19
from $669
SunJul 20
from $643

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 14 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: July 18 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 14 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: July 17 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 14 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: July 18 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 14 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: July 17 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 14 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: July 18 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Los Angeles.

Average Price$95 - $951Average Duration3d 1h
98kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$247 - $2,446Average Duration3d
358kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 3 days, 1 hour 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $95, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

77bus per day
3d 1hAverage Duration
$95Cheapest ticket
98kgCO₂ emissions

Train New York City to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$400
Average train trip duration3d
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure6:40am
Distance2441 miles (3936 km)
Latest train departure3:40pm

New York City to Los Angeles Train

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

Best price found
07/11
$2,130
07/12
$696
Today
$2,358
07/14
$676
07/15
$666
07/16
$620
07/17
$681
07/18
$696
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Los Angeles was searched and found on Jul 16, 2025 with a price of $620

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New York City to Los Angeles, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $620 to $4,058 for a train ticket from New York City to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $620 which is on 2025-07-16.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from New York City to Los Angeles is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Los Angeles, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between New York City and Los Angeles, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from New York City to Los Angeles while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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