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Cheap train tickets from Wilmington, DE to Los Angeles

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  1. Fri Dec 13
  2. Sat Dec 14
    $232.00
  3. Sun Dec 15
  4. Mon Dec 16
  5. Tue Dec 17
  6. Wed Dec 18
    $186.00
  7. Thu Dec 19
  8. Fri Dec 20
    $303.00
  9. Sat Dec 21
  10. Sun Dec 22
    $512.00
  11. Mon Dec 23
    $392.00
  12. Tue Dec 24
  13. Wed Dec 25
  14. Thu Dec 26

Schedule & Pricing Info

How much are train tickets from Wilmington, DE to Los Angeles?

Lowest Price$233.00
Fastest69h 36m
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How do you find cheap train tickets from Wilmington, DE to Los Angeles?

The most surefire way to find the lowest-priced train tickets from Wilmington to Los Angeles is to plan ahead and book your train travel earlier. In the past 30 days, the cheapest average price users have found for trains from Wilmington to Los Angeles was $270.19. If your travel date is still a number of days out, by booking your trip 6 days before you plan to travel, you could save an average of $129.83 compared to a typical last-minute fare. Trying to save on a last-minute fare and have a bit of flexibility on what day to travel? Take a look at midweek schedules, as these tend to be less busy and are often cheaper than buying tickets to travel on Friday, or a weekend departure.

How long is the train ride from Wilmington, DE to Los Angeles?

The distance between Wilmington and Los Angeles is approximately 2370.80 miles, or 3814.47 kilometers. The average travel time for a train between these two cities is around 77 hours and 17 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 69 hours and 36 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.

What is the busiest day for trains from Wilmington to Los Angeles?

On Saturday trains from Wilmington to Los Angeles are the busiest. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or to have extra room to stretch out, you might consider traveling on Friday instead, as that tends to be the least traveled day of the week.

Amtrak has the most connections between Wilmington, DE to Los Angeles

Typically there are 6 schedules to compare for your trip to Los Angeles. One train carrier operates regular service on the Wilmington to Los Angeles route. Amtrak offers the most scheduled departures between Wilmington to Los Angeles, usually offering 6 trips per day. On this route there are no direct schedules. This means that along your journey from Wilmington to Los Angeles, you will need to disembark from the first train and board a connecting train. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may be responsible for transferring your own checked luggage, but you will definitely need to bring your hand luggage.

Are you not set on traveling by train? Take a look at Bus tickets from Wilmington, DE to Los Angeles, which start at $158.00.

One train company connects Wilmington to Los Angeles

Amtrak

Amtrak train tickets from Wilmington to Los Angeles start from $186.00, and on average cost $340.29. Daily there are 6 Amtrak schedules to Los Angeles. Amtrak in Wilmington leaves from Amtrak Station - 100 French St, And in Los Angeles trains arrive at Union Station and 4 other train stations.

From Wilmington to Los Angeles train travel on Amtrak takes 77 hours and 18 minutes. If you are looking to get to Los Angeles faster, Amtrak offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 69 hours and 36 minutes.

If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak offers 4 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay $393.74 for a one-way train ticket to Los Angeles.

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Avg. Time
3d 5h 18m
Avg. Price
$340.29

Plan your next adventure

There is one train station from which trains depart Wilmington on their way to Los Angeles. For this route, the busiest departing train stations in Wilmington are:
  • Amtrak Station - 100 French St
There are 5 different stations where trains arrive to in Los Angeles. You can review and use the directions feature on Wanderu to see which station is closest to your final destination. These are the busiest arriving stations in Los Angeles:
  • Union Station
  • 10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd
  • Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
  • 931 S Gaffey St
  • Catalina Express Terminal