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Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles Train Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles?
There are usually 1 daily bus trips available from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceRON 1,616.40 | Avg. PriceRON 1,474.16 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration2d 10h 15m | Duration3d 6h 10m |
Trip Summary
2 trains operate daily from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles. The train trip from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles is usually about 78 hours and 23 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak train can get you there in as little as 65 hours and 33 minutes.
| Distance | 1759 mi (2831 km) |
| Fastest train | 65h 33m |
| Lowest price | RON 1,030.19 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 1 |
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Average train ticket prices from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles by month
Which train should you take from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 2 | 3d 6h 23m | RON 1,967.96 |
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 Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from RON 1,030.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles
The distance between Tuscaloosa and Los Angeles is approximately 1759 miles, or 2831 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 78 hours and 23 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 65 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 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.
Trains departing from Tuscaloosa to Los Angeles tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Tuscaloosa at 2:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00pm. 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 Tuscaloosa twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, 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 Tuscaloosa.
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.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Tuscaloosa?
Main departure station: 2105 Greensboro Ave
There is one train station in Tuscaloosa.
All train stations in Tuscaloosa:
2105 Greensboro Ave
Where is the train station in Los Angeles?
Image credit: David Wilson
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Union Station
Union Station is the main train station in Los Angeles and the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States. The station was opened in 1939 and has become one of California’s busiest transportation 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 bus 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.
All train stations in Los Angeles:
Union Station
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