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Lafayette to Los Angeles Train Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Lafayette to Los Angeles?
There are usually 8 daily bus trips available from Lafayette to Los Angeles.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceCHF 190.63 | Avg. PriceCHF 174.87 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips8 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration2d 1h 12m | Duration1d 19h 10m |
Trip Summary
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Lafayette to Los Angeles. Traveling by train from Lafayette to Los Angeles usually takes 43 hours and 6 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 42 hours and 11 minutes.
| Distance | 1552 mi (2498 km) |
| Fastest train | 42h 11m |
| Lowest price | CHF 96.65 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Sunset Limited |
| Train lines | 2 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Lafayette to Los Angeles?
In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Lafayette to Los Angeles was CHF 150.17. This is somewhat expensive compared to other train fares, but it makes sense given the route’s long distance. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 21 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around CHF 28.76 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
Monthly avg. prices
Which train should you take from Lafayette to Los Angeles?
2 train services operate from Lafayette to Los Angeles. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 1d 19h 6m | CHF 232.61 |
| Amtrak Sunset Limited | 1 | 1d 19h 7m | CHF 197.53 |
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 Lafayette to Los Angeles every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from CHF 167.
The Amtrak Sunset Limited is a southern Amtrak route that crosses through Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. The double-decker carriages have a variety of roomettes, bedrooms, and suites, as well as a restuarant and cafe service.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Lafayette to Los Angeles
The distance between Lafayette and Los Angeles is approximately 1552 miles, or 2498 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 43 hours and 6 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 42 hours and 11 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 Lafayette to Los Angeles are the most crowded on Tuesday. 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 Thursday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Lafayette at 12:00pm 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.
Trains leave the station in Lafayette 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 Lafayette.
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.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Lafayette?
Main departure station: 100 Lee Ave
There is one train station in Lafayette.
All train stations in Lafayette:
100 Lee Ave
Where is the train station in Los Angeles?
Image credit: David Wilson
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
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