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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 | Amtrak Station | Union Station | CheapestFastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 7:43 PM EST.
Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Los Angeles
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 11 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $121, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5637 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $194
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 traveling from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, US by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $194. The average price for this train route is around $388. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Detroit to Los Angeles?
The average train ride duration from Detroit to Los Angeles is 2d 4h, covering a distance of 1974 miles (3183 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 4h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Detroit to Los Angeles route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Detroit to Los Angeles?
The earliest train departs from Detroit to Los Angeles at 6:26am. And the latest train departs at 6:41am.
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 Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $230To 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 $230 to $3,042 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 $230 which is on 2025-12-16.
