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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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| Union Station | Back Bay Station | Fastest | |||||
| Union Station | Boston Route 128, MA | No tags | |||||
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| Union Station | Boston Route 128, MA | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Los Angeles to Boston
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 3 days, 6 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 113, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Los Angeles, US and Boston, MA, US?
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
Boston, MA, US
- A145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
- B100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
- C700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
Train Companies
Based on 5641 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 Los Angeles, US to Boston, MA, 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 Los Angeles to Boston?
The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Boston start from R 4 085. The average price for this train route is around R 9 134. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Boston?
The average train journey time from Los Angeles to Boston is 3d 4h, covering a distance of 4170 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3d and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to Boston route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 10 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to Boston?
The earliest train from Los Angeles to Boston departs at 17:19. And the latest train departs at 22:00.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 8 926To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Los Angeles, US to Boston, MA, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 8 926 to R 58 933 for a train ticket from Los Angeles, US to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 8 926, which is on 2025-12-14.
