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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: July 10 atDeparture city: New York CityDeparture location: Moynihan Train HallArrival time: July 14 atDestination city: Los AngelesDestination location: Union StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: July 10 atDeparture city: New York CityDeparture location: Moynihan Train HallArrival time: July 13 atDestination city: Los AngelesDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: July 10 atDeparture city: New York CityDeparture location: Moynihan Train HallArrival time: July 13 atDestination city: Los AngelesDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: July 10 atDeparture city: New York CityDeparture location: Moynihan Train HallArrival time: July 14 atDestination city: Los AngelesDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: July 10 atDeparture city: New York CityDeparture location: Moynihan Train HallArrival time: July 13 atDestination city: Los AngelesDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to Los AngelesAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 3 days, 1 hour 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $95, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train New York City to Los Angeles: Trip Overview
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Based on 5286 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 $248
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The cheapest trip from New York City to Los Angeles was searched and found on Jul 14, 2025 with a price of $511To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New York City to Los Angeles, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $511 to $4,257 for a train ticket from New York City to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $511 which is on 2025-07-14.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from New York City to Los Angeles is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Los Angeles, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between New York City and Los Angeles, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from New York City to Los Angeles while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
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