Cheap train tickets from Los Angeles to St Paul
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Trip Summary
There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Los Angeles to St Paul. Traveling by train from Los Angeles to St Paul usually takes 66 hours and 59 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 65 hours and 33 minutes.
| Distance | 1529 mi (2460 km) |
| Fastest train | 65h 33m |
| Lowest price | $407.00 |
| Trains per day | 0 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 1 |
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Los Angeles to St Paul Train Schedule
Is it better to travel by train or bus from Los Angeles to St Paul?
There are usually 1 daily bus trips available from Los Angeles to St Paul.
Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$522.48 | Avg. Price$225.65Cheaper |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips3 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration66h 59m | Duration61h 50mFaster |
There are several train options that can take you from Los Angeles to St Paul:
See more detailsWhat is the price of a train ticket from Los Angeles to St Paul?
In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Los Angeles to St Paul was $446.19. Considering the distance between Los Angeles and St Paul, tickets on this route are relatively expensive. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 29 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around $399.24 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
Average train ticket prices from Los Angeles to St Paul by travel date
Over the next 30 days, a one-way train trip from Los Angeles to St Paul will cost between $289 and $603. Book in advance to secure the best price in the next few weeks.
Average train ticket prices from Los Angeles to St Paul by month
Ticket prices for the train from Los Angeles to St Paul often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in October when the average ticket price is only $391. If you're thinking of traveling from Los Angeles to St Paul during July, keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of $587 during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in July, is to book your trip well in advance.
Prices as travel date approaches
By booking your train trip from Los Angeles to St Paul on Wanderu at least 29 days ahead of time, you can save about $399.24 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
What train companies travel from Los Angeles to St Paul?
There are multiple trains that travel from Los Angeles to St Paul, including Amtrak. Here is what you should know about the 1 most popular train lines:
| TRAIN | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 3 | 66h 59m | $522.48 |
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 3 Amtrak trains from Los Angeles to St Paul every day, as well as 4 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $383.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Los Angeles to St Paul
There are 3 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 St Paul to Los Angeles. If you're not set on traveling by train, you could always take the bus from Los Angeles to St Paul for $222.
TRIPS PER DAY
3
DIRECT TRIPS
0
The distance between Los Angeles and St Paul is approximately 1529 miles, or 2460 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 66 hours and 59 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.
DISTANCE (MI)
1529
DISTANCE (KM)
2460
The earliest train departs Los Angeles at 9:51am while the last train of the day leaves at 1:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
EARLIEST TRAIN
9:51am
LATEST TRAIN
1:00pm
Trains from Los Angeles to St Paul are the most crowded on Monday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
MOST CROWDED
Monday
LEAST CROWDED
Saturday
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.
St Paul
Saint Paul is the capital of Minnesota, and is one of the Twin Cities, along with its neighbor across the Mississippi River, Minneapolis. As the seat of Minnesota's government, Saint Paul offers historic and cultural attractions which represent both the state and the American Midwest as a whole.
For a comprehensive introduction to the region's history, start your trip at the Minnesota History Center, just down the street from the grounds of the State Capitol building. There are museums in Saint Paul for all types of interests, including the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Schubert Club Musical Instrument Museum. For an extra dash of Saint Paul history, take a stroll down Summit Avenue, a stylish street of drool-worthy Victorian houses and mansions, including the home of F. Scott Fitzgerald.
If you're brave enough to visit Saint Paul during the freezing winters, you'll be rewarded with the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, a yearly event where you can explore ice palaces, watch live ice sculpting, and compete in city-wide scavenger hunts. Saint Paul is also one of the country's best cities for craft beer, so save time to taste some local ales or even brew your own beer at Vine Park Brewing Co.
Saint Paul is a hub for travel in the Midwest thanks in part to Amtrak's Empire Builder train service which stops at Saint Paul Union Depot. Bus service from stations throughout town and nearby Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport make it easy to travel to and from this saintly city.
Station Information
Where does the train leave from in Los Angeles?
Main 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
- 592 Gayley Ave
Where does the train arrive in St Paul?
Main arrival station: Union Depot
Located right on the banks of the Mississippi River in Saint Paul’s Lowertown neighborhood, Union Depot has a remarkable history dating back to 1881. It remains the major transport hub of Saint Paul, as well as the designated station for Amtrak service in the Twin Cities. Besides the long-haul Empire Builder train, the station serves Jefferson Lines and Greyhound intercity buses and connects to local public transit. Within the Union Depot complex, you’ll find a coffee shop, restaurant, bike shop, rental car agency, and can even join a public tour to admire the architecture and learn about the station’s storied past.
All train stations in St Paul:
- Union Depot
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