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Cheap train tickets from Lafayette to Los Angeles
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Trip Summary
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Lafayette to Los Angeles. Travelling by train from Lafayette to Los Angeles usually takes 1 day, 19 hours and 11 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
- Distance
- 1552 mi (2498 km)
- Fastest train
- 43h 11m
- Lowest price
- NOK 2,464.75
- Trains per day
- 2
- Most frequent service
- Amtrak
- Train lines
- 2
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Lafayette to Los Angeles Train Timetable
Is it better to travel by coach or train from Lafayette to Los Angeles?
There are usually 10 daily coach trips from Lafayette to Los Angeles.
Train | Coach | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceNOK 3,204.08 | Avg. PriceNOK 2,264.27Cheaper |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips10 |
Duration | Duration43h 11mFaster | Duration48h 54m |
There are several train options that can take you from Lafayette to Los Angeles:
See more detailsWhat is the price of a train ticket from Lafayette to Los Angeles?
In the last month, train tickets from Lafayette to Los Angeles cost about NOK 3,277 when booked at the cheapest time. Considering the distance between Lafayette 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 NOK 571.33 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
Average train ticket prices from Lafayette to Los Angeles by travel date
Over the next 30 days, a one-way train trip from Lafayette to Los Angeles will cost between NOK 1,813 and NOK 2,578. Book in advance to secure the best price in the next few weeks.
Average train ticket prices from Lafayette to Los Angeles by month
Ticket prices for the train from Lafayette to Los Angeles often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in February when the average ticket price is only NOK 2,276. If you're thinking of travelling from Lafayette to Los Angeles during July, keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of NOK 3,891 during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in July, is to book your trip well in advance.
Prices as travel date approaches
By booking your train trip from Lafayette to Los Angeles on Wanderu at least 3 days ahead of time, you can save about NOK 571.33 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
Which train should you take from Lafayette to Los Angeles?
2 train services operate from Lafayette to Los Angeles. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 43h 11m | NOK 3,494.09 |
| Amtrak Sunset Limited | 1 | 43h 11m | NOK 2,913.99 |
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 Lafayette to Los Angeles every day, as well as 1 trip at the weekends, with prices starting from NOK 2,417.54.
The Amtrak Sunset Limited is a southern Amtrak route that crosses through Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. The double-decker carriages have a variety of roomettes, bedrooms, and suites, as well as a restaurant and cafe service.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by train from Lafayette to Los Angeles
Trains leave the station in Lafayette twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Los Angeles faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip. You can also take a train for your return trip from Los Angeles to Lafayette. If you're not set on travelling by train, you could always take the coach from Lafayette to Los Angeles for NOK 1,369.
Trains per day
2
Direct trains
1
The distance between Lafayette and Los Angeles is approximately 1,552 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 day, 19 hours and 11 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)
1552
Distance (km)
2498
The earliest train departs Lafayette at 12:24 while the last train of the day leaves at 12:24. 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
12:24pm
Last train
12:24pm
Trains from Lafayette 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 Wednesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
Busiest
Monday
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 Lafayette?
Main departure station: 100 Lee Ave
There is one train station in Lafayette.
All train stations in Lafayette:
- 100 Lee 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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