Trains from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY

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TodayJun 11
TomorrowJun 12
from $632
ThuJun 13
from $1,840
FriJun 14
from $2,316
SatJun 15
from $531
SunJun 16
from $436
MonJun 17
from $632
TueJun 18
from $669

Next departures to Los Angeles

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 12 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: New York
    Destination location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $632
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: June 12 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: New York
    Destination location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $648
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 12 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 15 at
    Destination city: New York
    Destination location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $2,754
  • Departure time: June 12 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 15 at
    Destination city: New York
    Destination location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $2,515
  • Departure time: June 12 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: New York
    Destination location: Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $2,968
Train Los Angeles to New York: Trip Overview

Train Los Angeles to New York: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$395
Average train trip duration3d 1h
Number of daily trains8
Earliest train departure5:55 PM
Distance2441 miles (3936 km)
Latest train departure10:00 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

Amtrak Los Angeles New York recent customer reviews

There was a breakdown in between, causing delay in arrival at destination

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US train company: Brightline

Los Angeles to New York Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains8
Earliest and Latest Train Departures5:55PM - 10:00PM
Minimum Price$436
Average Ticket Price$395
Minimum Trip Duration2d21h
Average Train Trip Duration3d1h
Distance2441 miles (3936 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Los Angeles - New York

The average train ticket price from Los Angeles to New York is $395. The best way to find train tickets from Los Angeles to New York is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Los Angeles and New York is around 3d 1h, although the fastest train will take about 2d 21h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2443 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Los Angeles to New York can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Los Angeles to New York by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Los Angeles to New York, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Trains traveling between Los Angeles and New York leave from Ramirez Street bus stop or UCLA and arrive at Penn Station.

Once in New York, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Metropolitan Museum of Art, Empire State Building, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Bronx Zoo, Central Park.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
06/09
$531
06/10
$669
Today
$568
06/12
$632
06/13
$1,840
06/14
$2,316
06/15
$531
06/16
$436
The cheapest trip from Los Angeles to New York was searched and found on Jun 16, 2024 with a price of $436

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

You can expect to pay from $436 to $4,192 for a train ticket from Los Angeles to New York based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $436 which is on 2024-06-16.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Los Angeles and New York is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in New York.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to New York, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Los Angeles and New York, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Los Angeles to New York, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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Train from New York to Los Angeles

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