Cheap train tickets from Shreveport to Los Angeles
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Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Shreveport to Los Angeles. Traveling by train from Shreveport to Los Angeles usually takes 62 hours, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 48 hours and 35 minutes.
- Distance
- 1415 mi (2278 km)
- Fastest train
- 48h 35m
- Lowest price
- RON 1,131.19
- Trains per day
- 0
- Most frequent service
- Amtrak
- Train lines
- 1
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Shreveport to Los Angeles Train Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Shreveport to Los Angeles?
There are usually 1 daily bus trips available from Shreveport to Los Angeles.
Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceRON 1,630.34 | Avg. PriceRON 1,592.90Cheaper |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration62h | Duration52h 25mFaster |

There are several train options that can take you from Shreveport to Los Angeles:
See more detailsWhat is the price of a train ticket from Shreveport to Los Angeles?
In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Shreveport to Los Angeles was RON 1,403.60. Considering the distance between Shreveport and Los Angeles, tickets on this route are relatively expensive. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 14 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around RON 507.88 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
Average train ticket prices from Shreveport to Los Angeles by travel date
Over the next 30 days, a one-way train trip from Shreveport to Los Angeles will cost between RON 1,256 and RON 1,953. Book in advance to secure the best price in the next few weeks.
Average train ticket prices from Shreveport to Los Angeles by month
Ticket prices for the train from Shreveport to Los Angeles often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in October when the average ticket price is only RON 1,422. If you're thinking of traveling from Shreveport to Los Angeles during December, keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of RON 2,267 during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in December, is to book your trip well in advance.
Prices as travel date approaches
By booking your train trip from Shreveport to Los Angeles on Wanderu at least 14 days ahead of time, you can save about RON 507.88 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
Which train should you take from Shreveport to Los Angeles?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Shreveport to Los Angeles. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 62h | RON 1,630.35 |
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Shreveport to Los Angeles
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage. If you're not set on traveling by train, you could always take the bus from Shreveport to Los Angeles for RON 1,593.
Trains per day
1
Direct trains
0
The distance between Shreveport and Los Angeles is approximately 1415 miles, or 2278 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 62 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 48 hours and 35 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)
1415
Distance (km)
2278
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Shreveport at 7:00am and arrives in Los Angeles around 48 hours later.
First train
7:00am
Last train
4:15pm
Trains from Shreveport to Los Angeles are the most crowded on Wednesday. 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 Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
Busiest
Wednesday
Least crowded
Monday
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 Shreveport?
Main departure station: SporTran Intermodal Terminal
There is one train station in Shreveport.
All train stations in Shreveport:
- SporTran Intermodal Terminal
Where is the train station in Los Angeles?
Main 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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