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New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA Train

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16/11/2025
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New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA by train

The journey from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA by train is 2,448.29 mi and takes 78 hrs 12 mins. There are 8 connections per day, with the first departure at 06:40 and the last at 15:40. It is possible to travel from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA by train for as little as £223.69 or as much as £3,452.67. The best price for this journey is £223.69.

Lowest Price £223.69
Journey Duration 78 hrs 12 mins
Connection per Day 8
Lowest Price £223.69
Highest Price £3,452.67
First Departure 06:40
Last Departure 15:40
Distance 2,448.29 mi
Departure New York, NY
Arrival Los Angeles, CA
Carriers Amtrak

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Price as departure date approaches

Train companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around £214.77 to £1,037.42 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 79% on your trip!

Best time to book cheap train tickets from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA

The cheapest New York, NY - Los Angeles, CA train tickets can be found for as low as £77.44 if you’re lucky, or £142.93 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as £200.13.

Find the best day to travel to Los Angeles, CA by train

When travelling to Los Angeles, CA by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

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New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA CO2 Emissions by Train

Ecology
Train
275.81kg
Bus
295.51kg
Flight
788.03kg
Car
630.42kg
What are the CO2 emissions from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA are 275.81kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA? By taking the train between New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA you will save 512.22kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 19.7kg compared to a bus and 354.61kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a train ticket from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA?
A train ticket from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA is £543.98. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as £223.69.
What's the cheapest train ticket from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA is £223.69. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA by train?
New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA is 2,448.29 mi.
How long does the train between New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA take?
New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA is on average 78 hrs 12 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 67 hrs 17 mins.
How many train connections per day go from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA?
New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA has 8 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA leave?
The earliest train from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA departs at 06:40. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA depart?
The latest train from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA departs at 15:40. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is £223.69 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA by train?
The fastest journey time by train between New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA is 67 hrs 17 mins.
Is there a direct train from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, there is a direct train between New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA by train?
The train journey from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA creates 275.81kg of CO2 emissions.

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