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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between La Plata and Mendota. The average train journey from La Plata to Mendota takes 6 hours and 20 minutes, but some Amtrak Southwest Chief train trips are as short as 3 hours and 26 minutes.
| Distance | 206 mi (331 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 26m |
| Lowest price | £39.90 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Southwest Chief |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from La Plata to Mendota?
2 train services operate from La Plata to Mendota. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 9h 48m | £98.80 |
| Amtrak Southwest Chief | 1 | 3h 26m | £61.59 |
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 1 Amtrak trains from La Plata to Mendota every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from £67.
The Southwest Chief is a passenger train operated by America’s largest train service, Amtrak. The full route travels over 2,200 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, which takes over 43 hours. The train covers the stretch from La Plata to Mendota in about 3 hours and 26 minutes. In addition to standard Coach Class seats, the Southwest Chief offers several sleeper cabin options on longer journeys. Amtrak’s Southwest Chief is consistently ranked as one of the most scenic train routes in America, thanks to the stunning views of the Painted Desert, the Red Cliffs of Sedona, and the Grand Canyon you’ll see from your train window.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between La Plata and Mendota is approximately 206 miles, or 331 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 20 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 26 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.
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from La Plata to Mendota. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs La Plata at 09:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 09:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in La Plata 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 Mendota 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 Mendota to La Plata.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in La Plata?
Main departure station: 535 N Owensby St
There is one train station in La Plata.
All train stations in La Plata:
535 N Owensby St
Where is the train station in Mendota?
Main arrival station: 783 Main St
Mendota has one train station.
Train stations in Mendota:
783 Main St
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