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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Lodi to Los Angeles?
There are usually 9 daily bus trips available from Lodi to Los Angeles.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$59.70 | Avg. Price$51.25 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips9 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration12h 28m | Duration7h 53m |
Trip Summary
You can pick from 5 daily train trips between Lodi and Los Angeles. The average train journey from Lodi to Los Angeles takes 7 hours and 52 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 7 hours and 31 minutes.
| Distance | 329 mi (529 km) |
| Fastest train | 7h 31m |
| Lowest price | $42.00 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Lodi to Los Angeles?
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Lodi to Los Angeles was $47.06. This is an excellent deal, especially considering the length of the journey. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Los Angeles if you book your train tickets at least 24 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra $10.91.
Average train ticket prices from Lodi to Los Angeles by month
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By booking your train trip from Lodi to Los Angeles on Wanderu at least 24 days ahead of time, you can save about $10.91 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
Which train should you take from Lodi to Los Angeles?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Lodi to Los Angeles. However, there are 5 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 5 | 7h 52m | $54.66 |
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 5 Amtrak trains from Lodi to Los Angeles every day, as well as 5 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $42.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Lodi to Los Angeles
The distance between Lodi and Los Angeles is approximately 329 miles, or 529 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 52 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 31 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 Lodi to Los Angeles. 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 Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Lodi at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. 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 5 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 Lodi.
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 Lodi?
Main departure station: 24 S Sacramento St
There is one train station in Lodi.
All train stations in Lodi:
24 S Sacramento St
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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