Cheap train tickets from Los Angeles, CA to Burlington, IA

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Trip Summary

There is one daily train from Los Angeles, CA to Burlington, IA. Travelling by train from Los Angeles, CA to Burlington, IA usually takes 2 days, 12 hours and 49 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 2 days, 12 hours and 29 minutes.

Distance: 1553 mi (2499 km)
Fastest train: 60h 29m
Lowest price: US$496.00
Trains per day: 1
Most frequent service: Amtrak
Train lines: 1

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Los Angeles, CA to Burlington, IA Train Timetable

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There are several train options that can take you from Los Angeles, CA to Burlington, IA:

Amtrak tickets: US$356 one-way

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Which train should you take from Los Angeles, CA to Burlington, IA?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Los Angeles, CA to Burlington, IA. 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	60h 49m	US$428.67

Frequently asked questions about travelling by train from Los Angeles, CA to Burlington, IA

While the train is the main method of transport from Los Angeles, CA to Burlington, IA, it will only take you part of the way there. Please note that part of your trip will be on a different vehicle, most commonly a coach or express shuttle.

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 Burlington, IA to Los Angeles, CA.

Trains per day

Direct trains

The distance between Los Angeles, CA and Burlington, IA is approximately 1,553 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 days, 12 hours and 49 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 days, 12 hours and 29 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)

1553

Distance (km)

2499

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Los Angeles, CA at 19:13 and arrives in Burlington, IA around 60 hours later.

First train

7:13pm

Last train

7:59pm

Trains from Los Angeles, CA to Burlington, IA are the most crowded on Wednesday. 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

Wednesday

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.

Burlington

Burlington is a city in Iowa, on the border of Illinois. The micropolitan area is popular for Snake Alley, one of the crookedest streets in the world, and the rich heritage of commerce and culture. Art and history lovers can check out the Art Center of Burlington and the Des Moines County Heritage Center Museum. Enjoy hiking and biking at the North Gorge Trail or the skate park, tennis court, outdoor pool, and 16-hole disc golf course at the Dankwardt Memorial Park. Baseball fans will be pleased to check out the Burlington Bees, while families can look out for a wide range of activities at FunCity.

The downtown Burlington area is the best place to visit for shopping, dining, and entertainment in the city. You can look out for the Capitol Theater downtown to watch classic and independent films, while the Catfish Bend Casino offers adult fun, accompanied by hotels, chain restaurants, and a spa. Look out for concerts, magic shows, and other activities at the Burlington Memorial Auditorium. At Burlington, you can look out for the Snake Alley Festival of Film held annually.

Burlington has plenty of coach trips from Jefferson Lines. If you're visiting via train, you can find routes provided by Amtrak from over 100 other cities.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Los Angeles, CA?

Main departure station: 10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth

Los Angeles, CA has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Burlington, IA.

All train stations in Los Angeles, CA:

10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth
Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
Union Station

Where is the train station in Burlington, IA?

Main arrival station: 300 S Main St

Burlington, IA has one train station.

Train stations in Burlington, IA:

300 S Main St

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