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Trip Summary
You can pick from 4 daily train trips between Los Angeles and Yuma. The average train journey from Los Angeles to Yuma takes 8 hours and 22 minutes, but some Amtrak Sunset Limited train trips are as short as 4 hours and 47 minutes.
Distance | 229 mi (368 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 47m |
Lowest price | RON 170.07 |
Trains per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Los Angeles to Yuma
- Amtrak tickets: RON 244 one-way
- Amtrak Sunset Limited tickets: RON 170 one-way
- Amtrak Texas Eagle tickets: RON 170 one-way
What is the price of a train ticket from Los Angeles to Yuma?
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Los Angeles to Yuma was RON 170.07. This is an excellent deal, especially considering the length of the journey. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Yuma if you book your train tickets at least 11 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra RON 306.81.
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By booking your train trip from Los Angeles to Yuma on Wanderu at least 11 days ahead of time, you can save about RON 306.81 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
Which train should you take from Los Angeles to Yuma?
There are 3 train lines with service from Los Angeles to Yuma. Amtrak is your best bet, with 2 scheduled trains per day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 2 | 10h 45m | RON 312.65 |
Amtrak Sunset Limited | 1 | 4h 47m | RON 237.91 |
Amtrak Texas Eagle | 1 | 4h 47m | RON 242.97 |
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 Yuma every day, as well as 4 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from RON 244.
The Amtrak Sunset Limited is a southern Amtrak route that crosses through Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. The double-decker carriages have a variety of roomettes, bedrooms, and suites, as well as a restuarant and cafe service.
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from Los Angeles to Yuma start from RON 170, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to Yuma. Amtrak Texas Eagle in Los Angeles leaves from Union Station . And in Yuma trains arrive at 281 Gila St .
From Los Angeles to Yuma train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 4 hours and 47 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Yuma on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Texas Eagle scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Los Angeles.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Los Angeles and Yuma is approximately 229 miles, or 368 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 22 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 47 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Los Angeles to Yuma on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Los Angeles at 3:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. 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. 2 of these are direct connections to Yuma. 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 Yuma 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.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Los Angeles?
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Link to image attributionMain departure 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
Where is the train station in Yuma?
Main arrival station: 281 Gila St
Yuma has one train station.
All train stations in Yuma:
281 Gila St
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