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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Los Angeles to Santa Fe?
There are usually 2 daily bus trips available from Los Angeles to Santa Fe.
Bus | Train | |
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Avg. Price | Avg. Price$172.76 | Avg. Price$155.24 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration23h 18m | Duration19h 35m |
Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Los Angeles to Santa Fe. Traveling by train from Los Angeles to Santa Fe usually takes 19 hours and 35 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 19 hours and 21 minutes.
Distance | 706 mi (1137 km) |
Fastest train | 19h 21m |
Lowest price | $109.00 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
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Average train ticket prices from Los Angeles to Santa Fe by month
Which train should you take from Los Angeles to Santa Fe?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Los Angeles to Santa Fe. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 1 | 19h 36m | $157.09 |
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 Santa Fe every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $109.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Los Angeles to Santa Fe
The distance between Los Angeles and Santa Fe is approximately 706 miles, or 1137 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 19 hours and 35 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 19 hours and 21 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.
Trains from Los Angeles to Santa Fe 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 Thursday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Los Angeles at 5:00pm and arrives in Santa Fe around 19 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Santa Fe 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
Where is the train station in Santa Fe?
Main arrival station: 410 S Guadalupe St
Santa Fe receives travelers from Los Angeles at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Santa Fe:
410 S Guadalupe St
198 State Rd 192
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