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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.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceRON 1,551.37 | Avg. PriceRON 1,518.83 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration2d 3h 55m | Duration2d 10h 18m |
Trip Summary
There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Shreveport to Los Angeles. Traveling by train from Shreveport to Los Angeles usually takes 61 hours and 20 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 49 hours and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 1415 mi (2278 km) |
| Fastest train | 49h 5m |
| Lowest price | RON 859.22 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Shreveport to Los Angeles?
Over the past month, a train ticket between Shreveport and Los Angeles cost RON 1,289.92, on average. Due to the distance between Shreveport and Los Angeles, train tickets on this route tend to be relatively pricey. Booking your trip at least 23 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around RON 1,326.80 more.
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By booking your train trip from Shreveport to Los Angeles on Wanderu at least 23 days ahead of time, you can save about RON 1,326.80 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. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 3 | 2d 13h 20m | RON 1,720.48 |
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 3 Amtrak trains from Shreveport to Los Angeles every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from RON 859.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Shreveport to Los Angeles
The distance between Shreveport and Los Angeles is approximately 1415 miles, or 2278 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 61 hours and 20 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 49 hours and 5 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.
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Shreveport to Los Angeles. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Shreveport at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00pm. 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 3 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 Shreveport.
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?
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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