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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Trinidad to Los Angeles?
There are usually 2 daily bus trips available from Trinidad to Los Angeles.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$177.50 | Avg. Price$113.00 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration1d 11h 42m | Duration1d 1h 22m |
Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Trinidad and Los Angeles. The average train journey from Trinidad to Los Angeles takes 25 hours and 15 minutes, but some Amtrak Southwest Chief train trips are as short as 24 hours and 7 minutes.
| Distance | 801 mi (1288 km) |
| Fastest train | 24h 7m |
| Lowest price | $104.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 2 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Trinidad to Los Angeles?
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Trinidad to Los Angeles was $113.00. Tickets for this route are somewhat expensive, given the distance between Trinidad and Los Angeles. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Los Angeles 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 $47.00.
Monthly avg. prices
Which train should you take from Trinidad to Los Angeles?
2 train services operate from Trinidad to Los Angeles. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 1d 2h 1m | $178.67 |
| Amtrak Southwest Chief | 1 | 1d 0h 7m | $161.63 |
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 Trinidad to Los Angeles every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $116.
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 Trinidad to Los Angeles in about 24 hours and 7 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 about traveling by train from Trinidad to Los Angeles
The distance between Trinidad and Los Angeles is approximately 801 miles, or 1288 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 25 hours and 15 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 24 hours and 7 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 Trinidad to Los Angeles on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday 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 Trinidad at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00am. 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 Trinidad 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Trinidad.
City Information
Trinidad
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Link to image attributionTrinidad is a small, suburban town located near the New Mexico border. It can be found halfway between Denver and Santa Fe. The town is also along the Scenic Highway of Legends, which makes it a perfect pit stop on your trip.
While in Trinidad, you can visit museums like the Trinidad History Museum, A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art, Art Cartopia Museum, and Southern Colorado Coal Miners Memorial. It also has locations to enjoy arts, like the Corazon Gallery and Louden-Henritze Archaeology. Trinidad features historic architecture like the Bloom Mansion. Hike, run, or bike in the outdoor areas like the Trinidad Lake State Park, Fishers Peak State Park, and Kit Carson Round-Up Park.
Trinidad has different locations for enjoying beers and wines, with different breweries and brewpubs in and around the city. It also features a vibrant nightlife, including saloons, bars, social clubs, and restaurants for fine dining. Visit Historic Downtown Trinidad to enjoy the local stores, restaurants, bars, and clubs.
You can easily access Trinidad, Colorado, from many other cities when traveling by train, including Amtrak lines like the Amtrak Southwest Chief. Few neighboring cities offer buses to Trinidad, but Greyhound has a couple of lines going to the city.
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 Trinidad?
Main departure station: 110 West Pine St
There is one train station in Trinidad.
All train stations in Trinidad:
110 West Pine St
Where is the train station in Los Angeles?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival 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
10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth
Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
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