How much does a train ticket from Los Angeles to New York City cost?

The average train ticket price from Los Angeles to New York City is $364. The best way to find train tickets from Los Angeles to New York City is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Los Angeles to New York City?

A train trip between Los Angeles and New York City is around 3d 1h, although the fastest train will take about 2d 20h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2443 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Los Angeles and New York City?

The number of trains from Los Angeles to New York City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Los Angeles to New York City by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Los Angeles to New York City?

When taking the train from Los Angeles to New York City, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Los Angeles to New York City?

Trains traveling between Los Angeles and New York City leave from Ramirez Street bus stop or UCLA and arrive at Penn Station.

What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Once in New York City, you can explore the city. The top sights and things to do are Metropolitan Museum of Art, Empire State Building, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Bronx Zoo, Central Park.

Train Los Angeles to New York City from $222 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to New York City on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 22h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
	Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 22h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	10:00pm	Union Station	3d 16h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	10:00pm	Union Station	3d 17h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	10:00pm	Union Station	3d 16h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	10:00pm	Union Station	3d 17h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	10:00pm	Union Station	3d 16h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	10:00pm	Union Station	3d 17h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to New York City on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 22h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 22h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 23h	7:24pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 23h	7:24pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 23h	7:24pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	3d 1h	10:15pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	3d 1h	10:15pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	3d 1h	10:15pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to New York City on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 22h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
	Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 22h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	10:00pm	Union Station	3d 16h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	5:19pm	Union Station	3d 2h	10:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	10:00pm	Union Station	3d 16h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	5:19pm	Union Station	3d 2h	10:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	10:00pm	Union Station	3d 16h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	10:00pm	Union Station	3d 17h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to New York City on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	3d 1h	10:15pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 22h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 22h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 23h	7:24pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 23h	7:24pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 23h	7:24pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	3d 1h	10:15pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	3d 1h	10:15pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to New York City on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	3d 1h	10:15pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 22h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	3d 2h	10:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	3d 2h	10:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 23h	7:24pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 23h	7:24pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 23h	7:24pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	3d 1h	10:15pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to New York City on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 22h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 21h	6:04pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 22h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	10:00pm	Union Station	3d 16h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	10:00pm	Union Station	3d 16h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 21h	6:04pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 21h	6:04pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 22h	6:46pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to New York City on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 22h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 21h	6:04pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 22h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 22h	7:05pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	5:19pm	Union Station	3d 2h	10:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 22h	7:05pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	5:19pm	Union Station	3d 2h	10:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 22h	7:05pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to New York City on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:19pm	Union Station	3d 1h	10:15pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 22h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	10:00pm	Union Station	3d 17h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	10:00pm	Union Station	3d 16h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 23h	7:24pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	10:00pm	Union Station	3d 16h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 23h	7:24pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	5:19pm	Union Station	2d 23h	7:24pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 3 days, 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

125bus per day

3d 4hAverage Duration

2440 milesDistance

98kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$102 - $602	Average Duration3d 4h	CO₂ emissions 98kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$231 - $2,475	Average Duration3d 1h	CO₂ emissions 358kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,583 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5583 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 $231

Amtrak Los Angeles New York City recent customer reviews

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Los Angeles, US and New York City?

Stops in Los Angeles, US

A - Ramirez Street bus stop

B - UCLA

Stops in New York City

A - Penn Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Los Angeles, US - New York City

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/12

$458

11/13

$485

Today

$473

11/15

$424

11/16

$397

11/17

$520

11/18

$561

11/19

$676

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to New York City was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $397

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $397 to $3,659 for a train ticket from Los Angeles, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $397 which is on 2025-11-16.