How much is the train ticket from Los Angeles to Birmingham?

The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Birmingham start from $251. The average price for this train route is around $542. 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 Los Angeles to Birmingham?

The average train ride duration from Los Angeles to Birmingham is 3d 17h, covering a distance of 1795 miles (2894 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 17h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Los Angeles to Birmingham 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 Los Angeles to Birmingham?

The earliest train departs from Los Angeles to Birmingham at 5:19pm. And the latest train departs at 10:00pm.

Train Los Angeles to Birmingham from $363 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Birmingham on January 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:19pm	Union Station	3d 17h	12:45pm	Birmingham Station	Cheapest
5:19pm	Union Station	3d 17h	12:45pm	Birmingham Station	Fastest
5:19pm	Union Station	3d 17h	12:45pm	Birmingham Station	No tags
5:19pm	Union Station	3d 17h	12:45pm	Birmingham Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Birmingham on January 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:19pm	Union Station	3d 16h	11:50am	Birmingham Station	CheapestFastest
		5:19pm	Union Station	3d 16h	11:50am	Birmingham Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 10:16 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Birmingham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $181, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

1d 22hAverage Duration

1794 milesDistance

72kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$181 - $504	Average Duration1d 22h	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$251 - $2,777	Average Duration3d 17h	CO₂ emissions 263kg 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. 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 $251

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, US to Birmingham, 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 Los Angeles to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Birmingham start from $251. The average price for this train route is around $542. 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 Los Angeles to Birmingham?
The average train ride duration from Los Angeles to Birmingham is 3d 17h, covering a distance of 1795 miles (2894 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 17h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Los Angeles to Birmingham 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 Los Angeles to Birmingham?
The earliest train departs from Los Angeles to Birmingham at 5:19pm. And the latest train departs at 10:00pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01/23

$441

01/24

$512

Today

No data

01/26

$545

01/27

$522

01/28

No data

01/29

No data

01/30

$512

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Birmingham, US was searched and found on Jan 23, 2026 with a price of $441

To 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 Birmingham, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $441 to $2,444 for a train ticket from Los Angeles, US to Birmingham, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $512 which is on 2026-01-30.