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Los Angeles to El Paso Train Timetable

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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Los Angeles to El Paso?

There are usually 17 daily bus trips from Los Angeles to El Paso.

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€99.12
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€146.80
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Trip Summary

There are usually 4 daily train trips available from Los Angeles to El Paso. Traveling by train from Los Angeles to El Paso usually takes 19 hours and 37 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Sunset Limited train can make the trip in 16 hours.

Distance700 mi (1126 km)
Fastest train16h 0m
Lowest price€85.63
Trains per day2
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
Train lines3

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

In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Los Angeles to El Paso was €127.19. This is somewhat expensive compared to other train fares, but it makes sense given the route’s long distance. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 13 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around €75.93 more if you wait to book until the last minute.

Average train ticket prices from Los Angeles to El Paso by month

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You can find the lowest prices on this route during February. This time of year offers the best deals on train tickets from Los Angeles to El Paso, with the average price at just €118. Train tickets on this route are most expensive in November, when the average price goes up to €159. You can still score cheap deals below this average price, though, especially if you plan ahead and book your ticket in advance.

Prices as travel date approaches

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Planning ahead pays off when it comes to booking your train trip from Los Angeles to El Paso. By reserving your ticket on Wanderu at least 13 days before departure, you can save around €75.93. Don't miss out on these savings — book in advance!

Which train should you take from Los Angeles to El Paso?

There are 3 train lines with service from Los Angeles to El Paso. Amtrak is your best bet, with 2 scheduled trains per day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak221h 58m€155.64
Amtrak Sunset Limited116h 0m€152.32
Amtrak Texas Eagle116h 0m€148.24
  • 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 2 Amtrak trains from Los Angeles to El Paso every day, as well as 4 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from €97.

  • The Sunset Limited is an Amtrak train that travels nearly 2,000 miles through the American Southwest from Los Angeles to New Orleans. The mountain, desert, and bayou landscapes along the route make the Sunset Limited one of the most scenic Amtrak train routes. Travelers can book a coach seat or upgrade to a roomette for additional space and sleeping accommodations. All classes of service can stay connected with seatside power outlets and access the cafe car to purchase snacks. A Coach ticket for a comfortable, convenient, and scenic ride from Los Angeles to El Paso on the Sunset Limited usually costs about .

  • The Amtrak Texas Eagle is a 1,306-mile train route from Chicago, Illinois to San Antonio, Texas. Because of the route’s length, the train offers sleeper car options in addition to standard coach seats. Like most Amtrak trains, the Texas Eagle features power outlets at each seat, restrooms in each car, and a cafe car where passengers can purchase food and drinks. A journey from Los Angeles to El Paso on the Texas Eagle usually takes 16 hours and 0 minutes, which is best spent enjoying the incredible scenery along the way.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Los Angeles to El Paso

The distance between Los Angeles and El Paso is approximately 700 miles, or 1126 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 19 hours and 37 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 16 hours,

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.

Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Los Angeles to El Paso. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Los Angeles at 15:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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 4 scheduled trains on most days. 2 of these are direct connections to El Paso. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.

You can also take a train for your return trip from El Paso to Los Angeles.

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 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.

El Paso

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El Paso takes you to a world of art, history, entertainment, and style. Also known as the Sun City, El Paso is more than just stories of outlaws and their notoriety. While it is the city where one can learn about the lives of jailbreaker Billy the Kid and gunfighter John Wesley Hardin, it is also home to inspiring historical figures such as city attorney Richard F. Burges and missionary Fray Garcia.

El Paso has an exciting mix of art galleries and museums that depicts the city's rich culture and history. These are the reasons why El Paso lures thousands of painters, sculptors, photographers, and muralists from around the world. Among the best art galleries in the area are the Agave Rosa Gallery, Encaustic International Art Studio, and Ho Baron Sculpture Garden.

El Paso delivers when it comes to family and adult entertainment as well. Kids would surely love exploring the El Paso Zoo, trying the rides at the Western Playland, and biking along the Rio Grande. For adults, El Paso's regional casinos are worth visiting. And if you’re a fan of a mixed drink, El Paso is home to some of the country’s cheapest cocktails.

El Paso is easily accessible via train, bus, or air. Flights arrive at the El Paso International Airport or just north of the state border in Las Cruces, NM (the Las Cruces Shuttle runs from this airport to El Paso several times daily). Ground travel includes train service on Amtrak and bus service on several major bus carriers from El Paso to other destinations in Texas and beyond.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Los Angeles?

Main departure station: 10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth

Los Angeles has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to El Paso.

All train stations in Los Angeles:

  • 10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth

  • Union Station

  • Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd

Where is the train station in El Paso?

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Main arrival station: 700 W San Francisco Ave

The Amtrak train station in El Paso was designed by Daniel Burnham, the architect of the Washington D.C. Union Station. The red-bricked building is easy to spot, though the large, green-roofed bell tower makes the building look more like a church than a train station. Inside, the church-style continues with high ceilings, arched windows, mosaic tiles, and pew-style seating. The station has plenty of parking for your car. Nearby is a small shopping center where you can get a coffee shop, candy shop, and multiple body-health stores.

Train stations in El Paso:

  • 700 W San Francisco Ave

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