Cheap train tickets from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles

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Trip Summary

There are usually 4 daily train trips available from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles. Travelling by train from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles usually takes 4 days, 16 hours and 51 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 3 days, 21 hours and 52 minutes.

Distance: 2318 mi (3731 km)
Fastest train: 93h 52m
Lowest price: US$472.00
Trains per day: 4
Most frequent service: Amtrak
Train lines: 1

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West Palm Beach to Los Angeles Train Timetable

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Is it better to travel by coach or train from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles?

There are usually 10 daily coach trips from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles.

	Train	Coach
Avg. Price	Avg. PriceUS$1,084.17	Avg. PriceUS$265.26Cheaper
Daily Trips	Daily Trips4	Daily Trips10
Duration	Duration112h 51m	Duration66h 57mFaster

There are several train options that can take you from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles:

Amtrak tickets: US$472 one-way

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What is the price of a train ticket from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles?

In the last month, train tickets from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles cost about US$689 when booked at the cheapest time. Considering the distance between West Palm Beach 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 8 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around US$3,998 more if you wait to book until the last minute.

Average train ticket prices from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles by travel date

Over the next 30 days, a one-way train trip from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles will cost between US$453 and US$4,687. Book in advance to secure the best price in the next few weeks.

Average train ticket prices from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles by month

Ticket prices for the train from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in September when the average ticket price is only US$688. If you're thinking of travelling from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles during December, keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of US$1,903 during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in December, is to book your trip well in advance.

Prices as travel date approaches

By booking your train trip from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles on Wanderu at least 8 days ahead of time, you can save about US$3,998 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!

Which train should you take from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects West Palm Beach to Los Angeles. However, there are 4 trains per day to choose from.

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak	4	112h 51m	US$1,084.18

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 4 Amtrak trains from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles every day, as well as 7 trips at the weekends, with prices starting from US$472.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by train from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles

There are 4 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 hand 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 Los Angeles to West Palm Beach. If you're not set on travelling by train, you could always take the coach from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles for US$175.

Trains per day

Direct trains

The distance between West Palm Beach and Los Angeles is approximately 2,318 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 days, 16 hours and 51 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 days, 21 hours and 52 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)

2318

Distance (km)

3731

The earliest train departs West Palm Beach at 8:42 while the last train of the day leaves at 12:35. 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

8:42am

Last train

12:35pm

Trains from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles are the most crowded on Monday. 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 Friday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Busiest

Monday

Least crowded

Friday

City Information

West Palm Beach

Unlike its sister Palm Beach, which has long been associated with the ultra-lux lifestyle, West Palm Beach offers a treasure trove of away-from-the-shore entertainments and cultural activities. West Palm Beach houses some of the most vibrant art communities in the state, so art lovers should not miss the chance to visit the local Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, or the Norton Museum of Art. The city’s vicinity to nature allows travellers to get up close and personal with wildlife at venues such as McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary, the Lion Country Safari, or Okeeheelee Park.

For food aficionados, West Palm Beach is an affordable destination that can stand toe-to-toe against Palm Beach’s restaurant scene. The principal dishes in the area revolve mostly around seafood, especially groupers and shrimps. Restaurants worth trying out include Tin Fish or Bimini Twist.

West Palm Beach station, a historic destination in the city, is served by Amtrak as well as various coach carriers. There are daily long-distance trains and coaches running through this station, offering access to cities as far as New York. The main airport in the city is the Palm Beach International Airport, which is located just west of the city.

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 West Palm Beach?

Main departure station: 205 S Tamarind Ave

The Amtrak Station in West Palm Beach is the main train station in the city, with service on the Tri-Rail commuter rail and Amtrak Silver Service. Opened in 1921, the station boasts a unique Spanish Revival design and a sweet pastel pink facade. Thanks to recent improvements, the station was beautified with additional trees, new pavements, and an added pizzeria for passengers to grab a quick bite. As the hub for travel in and out of West Palm Beach, this station is also a bus stop for FlixBus and Greyhound coaches.

All train stations in West Palm Beach:

205 S Tamarind Ave

Where is the train station in Los Angeles?

Main arrival station: Union Station

Los Angeles, CA - Union Station - LAXUST-0

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
Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd

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