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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Berkeley to Los Angeles?
There are usually 7 daily bus trips available from Berkeley to Los Angeles.
Bus | Train | |
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Avg. Price | Avg. Price$61.50 | Avg. Price$98.83 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips7 | Daily Trips7 |
Duration | Duration8h 55m | Duration11h 33m |
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Trip Summary
There are usually 4 daily train trips available from Berkeley to Los Angeles. Traveling by train from Berkeley to Los Angeles usually takes 11 hours and 34 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 8 hours and 50 minutes.
Distance | 347 mi (558 km) |
Fastest train | 8h 50m |
Lowest price | $58.00 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Berkeley to Los Angeles?
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Berkeley to Los Angeles was $96.04. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Los Angeles if you book your train tickets at least 13 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra $2.77.
Average train ticket prices from Berkeley to Los Angeles by travel date
The average cost of a one-way train trip from Berkeley to Los Angeles is expected to fluctuate between $93 and $114 in the next 30 days. If you’re planning a train trip to Los Angeles in the upcoming week, the cheapest price in the next 7 days for a ticket from Berkeley is $93.
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If you're looking to save on your train trip from Berkeley to Los Angeles, book online with Wanderu at least 13 days in advance. That way, you’ll save $2.77 compared to booking your ticket last minute.
Which train should you take from Berkeley to Los Angeles?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Berkeley to Los Angeles. However, there are 4 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 4 | 11h 35m | $97.03 |
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 4 Amtrak trains from Berkeley to Los Angeles every day, as well as 6 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $58.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Berkeley to Los Angeles
The distance between Berkeley and Los Angeles is approximately 347 miles, or 558 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours and 34 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 50 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.
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Berkeley to Los Angeles. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday 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 Berkeley at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00pm. 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. 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 carry-on 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 Berkeley.
City Information
Berkeley
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Berkeley is located on the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay Area and is home to the popular University of California. It has an ethnically diverse community and numerous culinary and art attractions as a college city. Make the most of your trip with a visit to their unique museums, like the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, the Berkeley Art Museum, and the Pacific Film Archive.
The Lawrence Hall of Science offers a planetarium and hands-on exhibits for families. Berkeley is also home to gorgeous parks and green spaces, like the 2000-acre Tilden Regional Park and Adventure Playground. Berkeley is the center of entertainment in California, with the exciting nightlife attracting students and young professionals. Food is an important part of this city, as you can explore the ethnic restaurants and food trucks. Look out for shows held in the Greek Theatre, or explore their ever-growing craft beer scene. Downtown Berkeley is the entertainment district of this college city.
If you're visiting Berkeley, you can do so by train from 85 other cities or bus from 38 cities. The bus lines are provided by FlixBus, while Amtrak supplies most of the train routes. In the town, you can move around with public transit, with student-friendly prices.
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 Berkeley?
Main departure station: 700 University Ave under University Ave overpass W of 4th St
There is one train station in Berkeley.
All train stations in Berkeley:
700 University Ave under University Ave overpass W of 4th St
Where is the train station in Los Angeles?
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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
Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth
592 Gayley Ave
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