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Pros: It got me to LA for my flight home to uk. Cons: Banning people talking on their phones while people are trying to rest, a quiet carriage. Tips: Take blankets and plows as its cold on board, earplugs would be good too.
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Gallup to Los Angeles Train Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Gallup to Los Angeles?
There are usually 5 daily bus trips available from Gallup to Los Angeles.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$128.01 | Avg. Price$102.15 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips5 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration16h 34m | Duration17h 0m |
Trip Summary
You can pick from 3 daily train trips between Gallup and Los Angeles. The average train journey from Gallup to Los Angeles takes 16 hours and 57 minutes, but some Amtrak Southwest Chief train trips are as short as 14 hours and 43 minutes.
| Distance | 548 mi (883 km) |
| Fastest train | 14h 43m |
| Lowest price | $68.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 2 |
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Average score for trains from Gallup to Los Angeles
(Based on 4 ratings and reviews)
4.3
What is the price of a train ticket from Gallup to Los Angeles?
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Gallup to Los Angeles was $78.80. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Los Angeles if you book your train tickets at least 15 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra $12.00.
Monthly avg. prices
You can find the lowest prices on this route during March. This time of year offers the best deals on train tickets from Gallup to Los Angeles, with the average price at just $87. Train tickets on this route are most expensive in May, when the average price goes up to $125. 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 Gallup to Los Angeles?
2 train services operate from Gallup to Los Angeles. Amtrak usually has more trains scheduled, with 2 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 2 | 17h 37m | $115.09 |
| Amtrak Southwest Chief | 1 | 14h 43m | $101.29 |
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 2 Amtrak trains from Gallup to Los Angeles every day, as well as 4 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $80.
The Southwest Chief is a passenger train operated by America’s largest train service, Amtrak. The full route travels over 2,200 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, which takes over 43 hours. The train covers the stretch from Gallup to Los Angeles in about 14 hours and 43 minutes. In addition to standard Coach Class seats, the Southwest Chief offers several sleeper cabin options on longer journeys. Amtrak’s Southwest Chief is consistently ranked as one of the most scenic train routes in America, thanks to the stunning views of the Painted Desert, the Red Cliffs of Sedona, and the Grand Canyon you’ll see from your train window.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Gallup to Los Angeles
The distance between Gallup and Los Angeles is approximately 548 miles, or 883 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 16 hours and 57 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 14 hours and 43 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 departing from Gallup to Los Angeles tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Gallup at 6:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. 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. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Gallup to Los Angeles. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Los Angeles to Gallup.
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 Gallup?
Main departure station: 201 E Hwy 66
There is one train station in Gallup.
All train stations in Gallup:
201 E Hwy 66
Where is the train station in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
There are more train stations and stops in Los Angeles than most cities. Most trains from Gallup will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Los Angeles:
All train stations in Los Angeles:
Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth
Union Station
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