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Cheap train tickets from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles
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Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles. Travelling by train from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles usually takes 3 days, 8 hours and 24 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 2 days, 17 hours and 33 minutes.
- Distance
- 1759 mi (2831 km)
- Fastest train
- 65h 33m
- Lowest price
- US$356.00
- Trains per day
- 1
- Most frequent service
- Amtrak
- Train lines
- 1
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Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles Train Timetable
Is it better to travel by coach or train from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles?
There is usually 1 daily coach trip from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles.
Train | Coach | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceUS$1,045.00 | Avg. PriceUS$390.00Cheaper |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration80h 24m | Duration58h 45mFaster |
There are several train options that can take you from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles:
See more detailsWhat is the price of a train ticket from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles?
In the last month, train tickets from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles cost about US$492 when booked at the cheapest time. Considering the distance between Tuscaloosa 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 3 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around US$2,430 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
Average train ticket prices from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles by travel date
The cost of a one-way train trip from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles is expected to stay pretty stable over the next four weeks. No matter which day you travel, you can expect to pay about US$2,922 for your ticket.
Average train ticket prices from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles by month
Ticket prices for the train from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in May when the average ticket price is only US$496. If you're thinking of travelling from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles during March, keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of US$1,383 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 Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles on Wanderu at least 3 days ahead of time, you can save about US$2,430 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
Which train should you take from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 80h 24m | US$1,045.00 |
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 is 1 Amtrak train from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles every day, as well as 1 trip at the weekends, with prices starting from US$356.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by train from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. 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 transfer 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 Tuscaloosa. If you're not set on travelling by train, you could always take the coach from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles for US$385.
Trains per day
1
Direct trains
0
The distance between Tuscaloosa and Los Angeles is approximately 1,759 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 days, 8 hours and 24 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 days, 17 hours and 33 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)
1759
Distance (km)
2831
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Tuscaloosa at 14:02 and arrives in Los Angeles around 65 hours later.
First train
2:02pm
Last train
3:09pm
Trains from Tuscaloosa 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 Wednesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
Busiest
Tuesday
Least crowded
Wednesday
City Information
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 Tuscaloosa?
Main departure station: 2105 Greensboro Ave
There is one train station in Tuscaloosa.
All train stations in Tuscaloosa:
- 2105 Greensboro Ave
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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