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West Palm Beach to Los Angeles Train Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles?
There are usually 6 daily bus trips available from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceNOK 2,796.30 | Avg. PriceNOK 7,165.74 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips6 | Daily Trips5 |
Duration | Duration2d 17h 8m | Duration4d 19h 25m |
Trip Summary
There are usually 5 daily train trips available from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles. Traveling by train from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles usually takes 110 hours and 48 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 94 hours and 22 minutes.
| Distance | 2318 mi (3731 km) |
| Fastest train | 94h 22m |
| Lowest price | NOK 3,407.89 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles?
Over the past month, a train ticket between West Palm Beach and Los Angeles cost NOK 5,280.18, on average. Due to the distance between West Palm Beach and Los Angeles, train tickets on this route tend to be relatively pricey. Booking your trip at least 27 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around NOK 4,460.76 more.
Average train ticket prices from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles by month
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Planning ahead pays off when it comes to booking your train trip from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles. By reserving your ticket on Wanderu at least 27 days before departure, you can save around NOK 4,460.76. Don't miss out on these savings — book in advance!
Which train should you take from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects West Palm Beach to Los Angeles. However, there are 5 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 5 | 4d 14h 49m | NOK 8,752.75 |
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 5 Amtrak trains from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles every day, as well as 6 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from NOK 3,408.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from West Palm Beach to Los Angeles
The distance between West Palm Beach and Los Angeles is approximately 2318 miles, or 3731 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 110 hours and 48 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 94 hours and 22 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 West Palm Beach to Los Angeles are the most crowded on Saturday. 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.
The earliest train departs West Palm Beach at 9:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 12:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 5 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Los Angeles to West Palm Beach.
City Information
West Palm Beach
Unlike its sister Palm Beach, which has long been associated with the ultra-lux lifestyle, West Palm Beach offers a treasure trove of away-from-the-shore entertainments and cultural activities. West Palm Beach houses some of the most vibrant art communities in the state, so art lovers should not miss the chance to visit the local Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, or the Norton Museum of Art. The city’s vicinity to nature allows travelers to get up close and personal with wildlife at venues such as McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary, the Lion Country Safari, or Okeeheelee Park.
For food aficionados, West Palm Beach is an affordable destination that can stand toe-to-toe against Palm Beach’s restaurant scene. The principal dishes in the area revolve mostly around seafood, especially groupers and shrimps. Restaurants worth trying out include Tin Fish or Bimini Twist.
West Palm Beach station, a historic destination in the city, is served by Amtrak as well as various bus carriers. There are daily long-distance trains and buses running through this station, offering access to cities as far as New York. The main airport in the city is the Palm Beach International Airport, which is located just west of 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 West Palm Beach?
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Image credit: Phillip Pessar
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Image credit: Phillip Pessar
Link to image attributionMain departure station: 205 S Tamarind Ave
The Amtrak Station in West Palm Beach is the main train station in the city, with service on the Tri-Rail commuter rail and Amtrak Silver Service. Opened in 1921, the station boasts a unique Spanish Revival design and a sweet pastel pink facade. Thanks to recent improvements, the station was beautified with additional trees, new sidewalks, and an added pizzeria for passengers to grab a quick bite. As the hub for travel in and out of West Palm Beach, this station is also a bus stop for FlixBus and Greyhound buses.
All train stations in West Palm Beach:
205 S Tamarind Ave
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
Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
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