Cheap train tickets from Los Angeles to Virginia Beach
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Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Los Angeles to Virginia Beach. Traveling by train from Los Angeles to Virginia Beach usually takes 78 hours and 26 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 74 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 2367 mi (3810 km) |
| Fastest train | 74h 15m |
| Lowest price | $499.00 |
| Trains per day | 0 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 1 |
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Los Angeles to Virginia Beach Train Schedule
Is it better to travel by train or bus from Los Angeles to Virginia Beach?
There are usually 2 daily bus trips available from Los Angeles to Virginia Beach.
Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$670.80 | Avg. Price$321.73Cheaper |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration78h 26m | Duration77h 1mFaster |
There are several train options that can take you from Los Angeles to Virginia Beach:
See more detailsWhat is the price of a train ticket from Los Angeles to Virginia Beach?
In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Los Angeles to Virginia Beach was $499.00. Considering the distance between Los Angeles and Virginia Beach, tickets on this route are relatively expensive. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 16 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around $238.00 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
Average train ticket prices from Los Angeles to Virginia Beach by month
Ticket prices for the train from Los Angeles to Virginia Beach often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in September when the average ticket price is only $458. If you're thinking of traveling from Los Angeles to Virginia Beach during March, keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of $595 during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in March, is to book your trip well in advance.
Prices as travel date approaches
By booking your train trip from Los Angeles to Virginia Beach on Wanderu at least 16 days ahead of time, you can save about $238.00 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
What train companies travel from Los Angeles to Virginia Beach?
There are multiple trains that travel from Los Angeles to Virginia Beach, including Amtrak. Here is what you should know about the 1 most popular train lines:
| TRAIN | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 78h 26m | $670.80 |
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 Virginia Beach every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $499.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Los Angeles to Virginia Beach
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 Virginia Beach to Los Angeles. If you're not set on traveling by train, you could always take the bus from Los Angeles to Virginia Beach for $151.
TRIPS PER DAY
1
DIRECT TRIPS
0
The distance between Los Angeles and Virginia Beach is approximately 2367 miles, or 3810 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 78 hours and 26 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 74 hours and 15 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)
2367
DISTANCE (KM)
3810
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Los Angeles at 4:55pm and arrives in Virginia Beach around 74 hours later.
EARLIEST TRAIN
4:55pm
LATEST TRAIN
10:00pm
Trains from Los Angeles to Virginia Beach are the most crowded on Wednesday. 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 Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
MOST CROWDED
Wednesday
LEAST CROWDED
Sunday
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.
Virginia Beach
While boasting a suburban atmosphere that will make anyone jealous of an East Coast life, Virginia Beach is the largest city in Virginia by population and one of the state's best destinations. Positioned at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay, its primary focus has always been its oceanfront location.
In the record books as having the longest pleasure beach in the world, the soft golden sands of Virginia Beach stretch for miles. One of the best ways to enjoy it is to take a stroll or bike along the three-mile boardwalk lined with cafés.
A block back, Atlantic Avenue plays host to Virginia Beach's dining scene, which incorporates everything from well-known names to family-run restaurants specializing in the bay's seafood.
But for all the glitz and glamour of Atlantic Avenue, it's Virginia Beach's natural splendors that will have you coming back again and again. As it twists with the coastline to become Shore Drive, you'll reach First Landing State Park. It preserves the spot at which English colonists first arrived on U.S. soil in 1607 after a five-month voyage. Meanwhile, out to sea, there's a chance to spot humpback whales and bottlenose dolphins.
The city’s central location on the Atlantic coastline means there are many destinations you can visit from Virginia Beach for very cheap. The busiest terminus in Virginia Beach is on Northampton Boulevard. It sees buses reach New York City in around eight hours. Head to Norfolk, and you can also jump on Amtrak's Northeast Regional train service to Boston.
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
Where does the train arrive in Virginia Beach?
Main arrival station: Park Avenue & 20th Street
Virginia Beach has one train station.
All train stations in Virginia Beach:
- Park Avenue & 20th Street
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