Cheap train tickets from Trinidad to Los Angeles
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Trip Summary
There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Trinidad to Los Angeles. Traveling by train from Trinidad to Los Angeles usually takes 1 day, 3 hours, and 3 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Southwest Chief train can make the trip in 1 day and 17 minutes.
- Distance
- 801 mi (1288 km)
- Fastest train
- 24h 17m
- Lowest price
- MX$3,724.03
- Trains per day
- 1
- Most frequent service
- Amtrak
- Train lines
- 2
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Trinidad to Los Angeles Train Schedule

There are several train options that can take you from Trinidad to Los Angeles:
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Which train should you take from Trinidad to Los Angeles?
2 train services operate from Trinidad to Los Angeles. Amtrak usually has more trains scheduled, with 2 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 2 | 27h 41m | MX$3,770.12 |
| Amtrak Southwest Chief | 1 | 24h 32m | MX$3,521.23 |
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 1 day and 32 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
There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Trinidad to Los Angeles. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip. You can also take a train for your return trip from Los Angeles to Trinidad.
Trains per day
3
Direct trains
1
The distance between Trinidad and Los Angeles is approximately 801 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 day, 3 hours, and 3 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 day and 17 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)
801
Distance (km)
1288
The earliest train departs Trinidad at 8:10 AM while the last train of the day leaves at 8:10 AM. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
First train
8:10am
Last train
8:10am
Trains from Trinidad to Los Angeles are the most crowded on Thursday. 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 Tuesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
Busiest
Thursday
Least crowded
Tuesday
City Information
Trinidad

Trinidad 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?
Main arrival station: 10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth
There are more train stations and stops in Los Angeles than most cities. Most trains from Trinidad will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Los Angeles:
All train stations in Los Angeles:
- 10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth
- Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
- Union Station
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