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Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Los Angeles
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Trip Summary
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Birmingham to Los Angeles. Travelling by train from Birmingham to Los Angeles usually takes 3 days, 4 hours and 49 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 2 days, 18 hours and 32 minutes.
- Distance
- 1799 mi (2895 km)
- Fastest train
- 66h 32m
- Lowest price
- US$285.00
- Trains per day
- 2
- Most frequent service
- Amtrak
- Train lines
- 1
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There are several train options that can take you from Birmingham to Los Angeles:
See more detailsWhat is the price of a train ticket from Birmingham to Los Angeles?
In the last month, train tickets from Birmingham to Los Angeles cost about US$291 when booked at the cheapest time. Considering the distance between Birmingham and Los Angeles, tickets on this route are relatively expensive. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 9 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around US$877.33 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
Average train ticket prices from Birmingham to Los Angeles by travel date
Over the next 30 days, a one-way train trip from Birmingham to Los Angeles will cost between US$325 and US$1,477. Book in advance to secure the best price in the next few weeks.
Average train ticket prices from Birmingham to Los Angeles by month
Ticket prices for the train from Birmingham to Los Angeles often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in October when the average ticket price is only US$519. If you're thinking of travelling from Birmingham to Los Angeles during March, keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of US$1,008 during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in March, is to book your trip well in advance.
Prices as travel date approaches
By booking your train trip from Birmingham to Los Angeles on Wanderu at least 9 days ahead of time, you can save about US$877.33 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
Which train should you take from Birmingham to Los Angeles?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Birmingham to Los Angeles. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 2 | 76h 49m | US$533.22 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railway service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi and power sockets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 2 Amtrak trains from Birmingham to Los Angeles every day, as well as 2 trips at the weekends, with prices starting from US$256.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by train from Birmingham to Los Angeles
Trains leave the station in Birmingham twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your hand luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage. You can also take a train for your return trip from Los Angeles to Birmingham.
Trains per day
2
Direct trains
0
The distance between Birmingham and Los Angeles is approximately 1,799 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 days, 4 hours and 49 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 days, 18 hours and 32 minutes. Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a patchy signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and films to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Distance (mi)
1799
Distance (km)
2895
The earliest train departs Birmingham at 13:03 while the last train of the day leaves at 17:24. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full timetable for your specific travel dates.
First train
1:03pm
Last train
5:24pm
Trains from Birmingham to Los Angeles are the most crowded on Tuesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider travelling on Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
Busiest
Tuesday
Least crowded
Monday
City Information
Birmingham
Birmingham may not be the capital of Alabama, but it does hold the crown as both the cultural and entertainment capital of the Cotton State. The second-most populous city, Birmingham was founded during the Reconstruction Period, which followed the American Civil War.
Quietly going about its business as an industrial powerhouse, producing much of America's iron and steel, Birmingham didn't enter the world's consciousness until the Civil Rights Movement one hundred years later. It’s one of the 8 iconic cities on our Martin Luther King, Jr. road trip, as it’s the city where Dr. King wrote his famous “Letter From a Birmingham Jail.” When visiting, be sure to stop at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute to learn more about the city’s civil rights history.
Today known as America's 'Magic City,' new life has been blown into downtown Birmingham in recent years. Its streets have been cleaned up, allowing the city's historical gems such as the Alabama Theater to shine once more both by day and by night.
The Birmingham Museum of Art contains the most extensive collection of artworks in the southeastern United States. It's connected to the nightlife districts of Five Points South, Lakeview, and Uptown by a series of charming tree-lined public squares. Close by Five Points South also lies Red Mountain's Vulcan Park, home to the world's largest cast-iron statue. It was made for the St. Louis World Fair of 1904.
Birmingham is an important regional hub linking the Deep South, the Appalachian Mountains, and Piedmont. Travellers can easily reach other noteworthy destinations in the U.S., including Dallas, Phoenix, and Montgomery, thanks to the hundreds of coach and train routes to and from Birmingham.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several coach and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighbouring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Birmingham?
Main departure station: Intermodal Facility
Birmingham's Intermodal Facility is a modern station right in the heart of downtown. It is near the McWane Science Center and only a 10-minute walk to the University of Alabama. The Intermodal Facility is a hub for Amtrak trains, intercity coaches, and MAX transit throughout Birmingham, so it's easy to transfer between travel modes all within the same station. Birmingham is a stop on Amtrak's Crescent Line, which runs from New York to New Orleans. The station has an onsite cafe, plus amenities like toilets, seating, and vending machines.
All train stations in Birmingham:
- Intermodal Facility
Where is the train station in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: Union Station
Union Station is the main train station in Los Angeles and the largest railway passenger terminal in the Western United States. The station was opened in 1939 and has become one of California’s busiest transport hubs, serving more than 100 thousand passengers per day. Every Amtrak route that goes through Los Angeles stops at Union Station. In addition, the area around the station serves as the main bus stop for several coach carriers that conduct trips in and out of the city. Located in Downtown LA, Union Station offers easy transit connections to other parts of the city via three Metro Rail lines and one Metro Busway line, as well as a shuttle service to LAX airport. Union Station also serves as the main LA hub for six lines of Metrolink, Southern California’s primary commuter rail service.
Train stations in Los Angeles:
- Union Station
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