Cheap train tickets from Newark to Los Angeles

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Trip Summary

There are usually 4 daily train trips available from Newark to Los Angeles. Travelling by train from Newark to Los Angeles usually takes 3 days, 1 hour and 28 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 2 days, 20 hours and 33 minutes.

Distance: 2437 mi (3922 km)
Fastest train: 68h 33m
Lowest price: NOK 3,012.48
Trains per day: 4
Most frequent service: Amtrak
Train lines: 1

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Newark to Los Angeles Train Timetable

Is it better to travel by coach or train from Newark to Los Angeles?

There are usually 5 daily coach trips from Newark to Los Angeles.

	Train	Coach
Avg. Price	Avg. PriceNOK 5,413.86	Avg. PriceNOK 2,924.56Cheaper
Daily Trips	Daily Trips4	Daily Trips5
Duration	Duration73h 28m	Duration64h 48mFaster

There are several train options that can take you from Newark to Los Angeles:

Amtrak tickets: NOK 2,824 one-way

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What is the price of a train ticket from Newark to Los Angeles?

In the last month, train tickets from Newark to Los Angeles cost about NOK 3,957 when booked at the cheapest time. Considering the distance between Newark 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 28 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around NOK 2,928.81 more if you wait to book until the last minute.

Average train ticket prices from Newark to Los Angeles by travel date

Over the next 30 days, a one-way train trip from Newark to Los Angeles will cost between NOK 3,277 and NOK 7,489. Book in advance to secure the best price in the next few weeks.

Average train ticket prices from Newark to Los Angeles by month

Ticket prices for the train from Newark 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 4,486. If you're thinking of travelling from Newark to Los Angeles during March, keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of NOK 5,628 during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in March, is to book your trip well in advance.

Prices as travel date approaches

By booking your train trip from Newark to Los Angeles on Wanderu at least 28 days ahead of time, you can save about NOK 2,928.81 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!

Which train should you take from Newark to Los Angeles?

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

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak	4	73h 28m	NOK 5,413.88

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 Newark to Los Angeles every day, as well as 4 trips at the weekends, with prices starting from NOK 2,823.61.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by train from Newark 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 Newark. If you're not set on travelling by train, you could always take the coach from Newark to Los Angeles for NOK 1,133.

Trains per day

Direct trains

The distance between Newark and Los Angeles is approximately 2,437 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 days, 1 hour and 28 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 days, 20 hours and 33 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)

2437

Distance (km)

3922

The earliest train departs Newark at 6:07 while the last train of the day leaves at 14:20. 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

6:07am

Last train

2:20pm

Trains from Newark 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 Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Busiest

Monday

Least crowded

Saturday

City Information

Newark

As the most populous city in New Jersey, Newark offers some excellent museums, parks and restaurants that you can enjoy year-round. Art lovers should stop by the famous Newark Museum to enjoy a rich collection of works by American artists and sculptors. History buffs should check out the New Jersey Historical Society for ongoing exhibitions documenting the state’s rich history.

Located by the Passaic River, Newark offers various places where you can enjoy a relaxing stroll by the water. For the best views, head over to the city’s Riverfront Park near the hip Ironbound neighbourhood. If you’re seeking more outdoor enjoyment, check out Branch Brook Park where you will find various lakes and plenty of cherry blossoms.

Newark is one of the biggest travel hubs in the United States, which makes it very easily accessible via all types of transport. The Newark Liberty International Airport is one of the three airports that serves the New York City metro area, and its close proximity to Newark’s Penn Station makes it easy to reach from anywhere via coach or train.

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 Newark?

Main departure station: Newark Penn Station

Not to be confused with the Penn Station in New York City just 10 miles away, Newark’s Penn Station is a vital regional transport hub which serves the greater New York City and New Jersey area. Located a few blocks East of the central business district in Newark, Penn Station opened in 1935, when its Art Deco architecture was at the height of fashion—see if you can spot the Zodiac signs decorating the chandeliers! Travellers can access Amtrak intercity passenger trains running on the busy Northeast Corridor between Washington D.C. and Boston, as well as intercity coaches like Greyhound and Fullington Trailways. Local transit available at Penn Station includes Newark Light Rail, Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) rapid transit linking Newark to Manhattan, and NJ Transit commuter trains serving coastal and central New Jersey.

All train stations in Newark:

Newark Penn Station
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station

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

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