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There are usually 81 daily bus trips from Los Angeles to New York.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price€166.75 | Avg. Price€461.69 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips81 | Daily Trips10 |
Duration | Duration3d 4h 34m | Duration3d 11h 27m |
You can pick from 8 daily train trips between Los Angeles and New York. The average train journey from Los Angeles to New York takes 81 hours and 37 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 68 hours and 43 minutes.
| Distance | 2446 mi (3936 km) |
| Fastest train | 68h 43m |
| Lowest price | €243.76 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from Los Angeles to New York
(Based on 3 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Great staff on the Southwest Chief. Easy to navigate. Tips: Pack an extension chord! Also a neck pillow and blanket if taking coach.
4.0
Pros: Sceneries you see that you can't when flying. Cons: Some people smoked in the bathrooms. If smoking is banned, no one is allowed and must be stopped. Tips: Take a small pillow and jackets. The aircon is cold in the summer months.
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Los Angeles to New York was €360.69. Train tickets on this route are typically priced higher due to the distance covered. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to New York if you book your train tickets at least 28 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra €158.00.
The average cost of a one-way train trip from Los Angeles to New York is expected to fluctuate between €316 and €845 in the next 30 days. If you’re planning a train trip to New York in the upcoming week, the cheapest price in the next 7 days for a ticket from Los Angeles is €411.
If you're looking to save on your train trip from Los Angeles to New York, book online with Wanderu at least 28 days in advance. That way, you’ll save €158.00 compared to booking your ticket last minute.
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Los Angeles to New York. However, there are 8 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 8 | 3d 9h 38m | €587.47 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad 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 restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 8 Amtrak trains from Los Angeles to New York every day, as well as 10 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from €220.
The distance between Los Angeles and New York is approximately 2446 miles, or 3936 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 81 hours and 37 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 68 hours and 43 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 spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Los Angeles to New York. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Los Angeles at 17:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 19:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from New York to 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 bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world for a reason – it offers numerous opportunities for a great time to visitors of all ages and interests. For the culturally inclined travelers, the city boasts a unique collection of world-famous museums, as well as the chance to see the best plays and musicals that Broadway has to offer, or check out the latest production at the Metropolitan Opera. If sightseeing is your cardio, NYC is the place to be – just by walking around town, you can visit such iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square. Or hop on a ferry to Ellis Island to meet the Statue of Liberty up-close and personal.
NYC’s five boroughs feature more than 1,700 parks, including the gorgeous Central Park, making it one of the best cities for outdoor activities in the country. As for the nightlife, there’s no argument that New York City is the biggest party hub in the U.S.
With three major bus and train stations in Manhattan alone – Port Authority, Grand Central & Penn Station – and three nearby airports, NYC is one of the predominant travel hubs in the world. If you are ever looking to get out of town, NYC is centrally connected throughout the state and region, you can easily hop on a train to Albany to go explore upstate New York.
Image credit: David Wilson
Link to image attributionUnion Station is the main train station in Los Angeles and the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States. The station was opened in 1939 and has become one of California’s busiest transportation 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 bus 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.
Union Station
10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth
Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
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