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Battle Creek - Los Angeles Train Schedule

Train
Amtrak
  1. Thu
8:48 AM
Battle Creek119 McCamly St S
8:00 AM
Los AngelesUnion Station
from CA$435.13
Train
Amtrak
  1. Thu
10:00 AM
Battle Creek119 McCamly St S
8:00 AM
Los AngelesUnion Station
from CA$451.60

Trip Summary

There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Battle Creek to Los Angeles. Traveling by train from Battle Creek to Los Angeles usually takes 62 hours and 1 minute, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 49 hours.

Distance1871 mi (3011 km)
Fastest train49h 0m
Lowest priceCA$319.83
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
Train lines1

What is the price of a train ticket from Battle Creek to Los Angeles?

The average price for a train ticket from Battle Creek to Los Angeles is CA$435.13, The lengthy distance traveled between Battle Creek and Los Angeles often means relatively more expensive train tickets. By booking your trip at least 1 days in advance, you increase your chances of scoring even cheaper tickets. But if you wait until the day of your trip to book tickets, expect to pay CA$8.24 more.

Monthly avg. prices

CA$652CA$522CA$391CA$261CA$130JJASONDJFMAM
You can find the lowest prices on this route during March. This time of year offers the best deals on train tickets from Battle Creek to Los Angeles, with the average price at just CA$324. Train tickets on this route are most expensive in August, when the average price goes up to CA$625. You can still score cheap deals below this average price, though, especially if you plan ahead and book your ticket in advance.

Which train should you take from Battle Creek to Los Angeles?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Battle Creek to Los Angeles. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak32d 14h 2mCA$437.88
  • 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 Battle Creek to Los Angeles every day, as well as 4 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from CA$320.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Battle Creek and Los Angeles is approximately 1871 miles, or 3011 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 62 hours and 1 minute, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 49 hours,

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.

Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Battle Creek to Los Angeles. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Battle Creek at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00am. 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 Battle Creek.

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 Battle Creek?

Main departure station: 119 McCamly St S

There is one train station in Battle Creek.

All train stations in Battle Creek:

  • 119 McCamly St S

Where is the train station in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles, CA - Union Station - LAXUST-0

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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

  • Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd

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