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Trip Summary
2 trains operate daily from Los Angeles to Fort Madison. The train trip from Los Angeles to Fort Madison is usually about 43 hours and 21 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak Southwest Chief train can get you there in as little as 38 hours and 54 minutes.
| Distance | 1541 mi (2479 km) |
| Fastest train | 38h 54m |
| Lowest price | $175.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 2 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Los Angeles to Fort Madison?
The average price for a train ticket from Los Angeles to Fort Madison is $175.00, Tickets are generally pricier for this train route, which is to be expected given the long distance. By booking your trip at least 6 days in advance, you increase your chances of scoring even cheaper tickets. But if you wait until the day of your trip to book tickets, expect to pay $120.00 more.
Monthly avg. prices
Which train should you take from Los Angeles to Fort Madison?
2 train services operate from Los Angeles to Fort Madison. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 1d 21h 49m | $225.44 |
| Amtrak Southwest Chief | 1 | 1d 14h 54m | $198.80 |
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 1 Amtrak trains from Los Angeles to Fort Madison every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $205.
The Southwest Chief is a passenger train operated by America’s largest train service, Amtrak. The full route travels over 2,200 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, which takes over 43 hours. The train covers the stretch from Los Angeles to Fort Madison in about 38 hours and 54 minutes. In addition to standard Coach Class seats, the Southwest Chief offers several sleeper cabin options on longer journeys. Amtrak’s Southwest Chief is consistently ranked as one of the most scenic train routes in America, thanks to the stunning views of the Painted Desert, the Red Cliffs of Sedona, and the Grand Canyon you’ll see from your train window.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Los Angeles and Fort Madison is approximately 1541 miles, or 2479 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 43 hours and 21 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 38 hours and 54 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.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Los Angeles to Fort Madison. 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 Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Los Angeles at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. 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 Los Angeles twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Fort Madison faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Fort Madison 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?
Main departure station: Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
Los Angeles has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Fort Madison.
All train stations in Los Angeles:
Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
Union Station
10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth
Where is the train station in Fort Madison?
Main arrival station: Historic Santa Fe Station
Fort Madison has one train station.
All train stations in Fort Madison:
Historic Santa Fe Station
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