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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Back Bay Station | Union Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Back Bay Station | Union Station | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Union Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Union Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Union Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to Los Angeles
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 3 days, 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 156, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Boston, MA, US and Los Angeles, US?
Boston, MA, US
- A145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
- B100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
- C700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
Los Angeles, US
- A
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA - B571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
Train Companies
Based on 5636 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 R 4 085
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Los Angeles, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Boston to Los Angeles?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Los Angeles start from R 4 085. The average price for this train route is around R 10 278. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to Los Angeles?
The average train journey time from Boston to Los Angeles is 3d 4h, covering a distance of 4168 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 22h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Boston to Los Angeles route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Los Angeles?
The earliest train from Boston to Los Angeles departs at 06:10. And the latest train departs at 19:01.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 5 050To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston, MA, US to Los Angeles, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 5 050 to R 56 292 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 5 050, which is on 2025-12-16.
