Cheap train tickets from Albany to Los Angeles
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Trip Summary
There are usually 13 daily train trips available from Albany to Los Angeles. Traveling by train from Albany to Los Angeles usually takes 26 hours and 57 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 24 hours and 56 minutes.
| Distance | 776 mi (1248 km) |
| Fastest train | 24h 56m |
| Lowest price | $178.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 2 |
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Albany to Los Angeles Train Schedule
There are several train options that can take you from Albany to Los Angeles:
See more detailsWhat is the price of a train ticket from Albany to Los Angeles?
In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Albany to Los Angeles was $195.90. This is somewhat expensive compared to other train fares, but it makes sense given the route’s long distance. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 28 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around $52.94 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
Average train ticket prices from Albany to Los Angeles by travel date
Over the next 30 days, a one-way train trip from Albany to Los Angeles will cost between $184 and $223. Book in advance to secure the best price in the next few weeks.
Average train ticket prices from Albany to Los Angeles by month
Ticket prices for the train from Albany 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 $154. If you're thinking of traveling from Albany to Los Angeles during July, keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of $227 during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in July, is to book your trip well in advance.
Prices as travel date approaches
By booking your train trip from Albany to Los Angeles on Wanderu at least 28 days ahead of time, you can save about $52.94 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
What train companies travel from Albany to Los Angeles?
There are multiple trains that travel from Albany to Los Angeles, including Amtrak, Amtrak Coast Starlight. Here is what you should know about the 2 most popular train lines:
| TRAIN | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 12 | 26h 45m | $210.44 |
| Amtrak Coast Starlight | 1 | 28h 40m | $226.61 |
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 12 Amtrak trains from Albany to Los Angeles every day, as well as 17 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $180.
The Amtrak Coast Starlight is a service provided by Amtrak that connects Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles on the US Pacific coast. The full journey winds through the Cascade Mountains, perfectly clipped vineyards, and dense coastal forest, allowing passengers to get a glimpse of the US west coast while enjoying air-conditioned cars, power outlets, complimentary onboard WiFi, and snacks.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Albany to Los Angeles
There are 13 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Albany 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 Albany.
TRIPS PER DAY
13
DIRECT TRIPS
1
The distance between Albany and Los Angeles is approximately 776 miles, or 1248 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 26 hours and 57 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 24 hours and 56 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)
776
DISTANCE (KM)
1248
The earliest train departs Albany at 4:14pm while the last train of the day leaves at 4:14pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
EARLIEST TRAIN
4:14pm
LATEST TRAIN
4:14pm
Trains from Albany to Los Angeles are the most crowded on Monday. 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 Wednesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
MOST CROWDED
Monday
LEAST CROWDED
Wednesday
City Information
Albany
Albany is an Oregon city located halfway between Portland and Eugene, just south of the state capital, Salem. To get a feel for the town's history, visit Monteith House and Albany Regional Museum, both of which house artifacts from the 19th century when Oregon was a growing destination for pioneers.
Thanks to its location in the Willamette Valley, Albany is near many top-rated wineries and vineyards like Springhill Cellars and Delfino Fine Wines. Oregon's beer culture also shines in Albany, at breweries including Calapooia Brewing Co. and The Garage, with 54 drinks on tap downtown. Albany also has many excellent restaurants, with specialties ranging from Italian to Hungarian dishes.
Many bus routes serve Albany, the most useful of which are ATS (Albany Transit System) for travel within the local area and Amtrak Thruway for intercity travel. Amtrak's Coast Starlight between LA and Seattle and the Cascades from Vancouver to Eugene both stop in Albany for easy rail connections up and down the coast.
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 does the train leave from in Albany?
Main departure station: 110 10th Ave SW
There is one train station in Albany.
All train stations in Albany:
- 110 10th Ave SW
Where does the train arrive 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
- Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
- 592 Gayley Ave
- 10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth
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