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Compare 2 ways to travel from Detroit to Los Angeles
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 4 hours 31 minutes and with fares starting at just CA$274, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5789 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at CA$274
Amtrak Detroit Los Angeles recent customer reviews
Toilets was clean in the begining, but in the last day everything was dirty. Too cold in the night time. I didn't lime that the train didn't had wifi
Sergiu D.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Detroit, MI 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 Detroit to Los Angeles?
The cheapest train tickets from Detroit to Los Angeles start from CA$274. The average price for this train route is around CA$393. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Detroit to Los Angeles?
The average train journey time from Detroit to Los Angeles is 2d 4h, covering a distance of 3183 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 3h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Detroit 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 Detroit to Los Angeles?
The earliest train from Detroit to Los Angeles departs at 06:26. And the latest train departs at 07:03.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 20 Apr 2026 with a price of CA$303To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from CA$303 to CA$1 988 for a train ticket from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CA$303, which is on 2026-04-22.
