5.0
Pros: The Observation car, Sharing dinner with interesting travelers, having time to think and read. Cons: All good. Tips: Encourage you to leave less carbon footprint. Travel by train, not by air.
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2 trains operate daily from Lamy to Los Angeles. The train trip from Lamy to Los Angeles is usually about 20 hours and 44 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak Southwest Chief train can get you there in as little as 19 hours and 34 minutes.
Distance | 708 mi (1140 km) |
Fastest train | 19h 34m |
Lowest price | €62.29 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 2 |
Average score for trains from Lamy to Los Angeles
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: The Observation car, Sharing dinner with interesting travelers, having time to think and read. Cons: All good. Tips: Encourage you to leave less carbon footprint. Travel by train, not by air.
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Lamy to Los Angeles was €70.34. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Los Angeles if you book your train tickets at least 22 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra €33.02.
2 train services operate from Lamy to Los Angeles. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 1 | 21h 28m | €107.85 |
Amtrak Southwest Chief | 1 | 19h 34m | €90.88 |
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 1 Amtrak trains from Lamy to Los Angeles every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from €74.
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 Lamy to Los Angeles in about 19 hours and 34 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.
The distance between Lamy and Los Angeles is approximately 708 miles, or 1140 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 20 hours and 44 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 19 hours and 34 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Lamy to Los Angeles on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Lamy at 1:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 1:00pm. 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 Lamy 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 Lamy.
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.
There is one train station in Lamy.
Santa Fe County Rd 33 - 152 Old Lamy Trl
Image credit: David Wilson
Link to image attributionUnion 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.
Union Station
Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth
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