How much does a train ticket cost from Austin to Los Angeles?

The cheapest train tickets from Austin to Los Angeles start from €138. The average price for this train route is around €260. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Austin to Los Angeles?

The average train journey time from Austin to Los Angeles is 3d , covering a distance of 1970 km. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Austin to Los Angeles route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Austin to Los Angeles?

The earliest train from Austin to Los Angeles departs at 09:24. And the latest train departs at 19:22.

Train Austin to Los Angeles from €133 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Austin to Los Angeles on 27 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:26	Austin, TX	2d	07:57	Union Station	CheapestFastest
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	2d	07:57	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Los Angeles on 28 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	Cheapest
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	Fastest
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	No tags
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Los Angeles on 29 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:26	Austin, TX	2d	07:57	Union Station	CheapestFastest
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	2d	07:57	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Los Angeles on 30 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:26	Austin, TX	2d	07:57	Union Station	CheapestFastest
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	2d	07:57	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Los Angeles on 31 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	Cheapest
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	Fastest
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	No tags
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Los Angeles on 2 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	CheapestFastest
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	No tags
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	No tags
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:22 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Austin to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 1 day, 17 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just €91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32bus per day

1d 17hAverage duration

1990 kmDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€91 - €477	Average duration1d 17h	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€138 - €1,839	Average duration3d	CO₂ emissions 179kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5750 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at €138

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Austin, TX, US to Los Angeles, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Austin to Los Angeles?
The cheapest train tickets from Austin to Los Angeles start from €138. The average price for this train route is around €260. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Austin to Los Angeles?
The average train journey time from Austin to Los Angeles is 3d , covering a distance of 1970 km. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Austin to Los Angeles route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Austin to Los Angeles?
The earliest train from Austin to Los Angeles departs at 09:24. And the latest train departs at 19:22.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

23/01

€210

24/01

€162

Today

€228

26/01

€266

27/01

€272

28/01

€170

29/01

€261

30/01

€261

The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of €162

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

You can expect to pay from €162 to €1,687 for a train ticket from Austin, TX, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €170, which is on 2026-01-28.