5.0
the seats and space were surprisingly spacious. but for some reason, i could not get 100% comfortable while trying to sleep. oh, the foot rest was broken.
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There are usually 21 daily bus trips available from El Paso to Los Angeles.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$112.35 | Avg. Price$144.88 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips21 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration18h 34m | Duration16h 45m |
Trip Summary
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from El Paso to Los Angeles. Traveling by train from El Paso to Los Angeles usually takes 16 hours and 45 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 700 mi (1126 km) |
| Fastest train | 16h 45m |
| Lowest price | $90.00 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Sunset Limited |
| Train lines | 2 |
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What is the price of a train ticket from El Paso to Los Angeles?
The average price for a train ticket from El Paso to Los Angeles is $112.91, Tickets are generally pricier for this train route, which is to be expected given the long distance. By booking your trip at least 24 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 $74.40 more.
Monthly avg. prices
You can find the lowest prices on this route during February. This time of year offers the best deals on train tickets from El Paso to Los Angeles, with the average price at just $112. Train tickets on this route are most expensive in June, when the average price goes up to $148. You can still score cheap deals below this average price, though, especially if you plan ahead and book your ticket in advance.
Prices as travel date approaches
Planning ahead pays off when it comes to booking your train trip from El Paso to Los Angeles. By reserving your ticket on Wanderu at least 24 days before departure, you can save around $74.40. Don't miss out on these savings — book in advance!
Which train should you take from El Paso to Los Angeles?
2 train services operate from El Paso to Los Angeles. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Sunset Limited | 1 | 16h 45m | $144.26 |
| Amtrak Texas Eagle | 1 | 16h 45m | $142.15 |
The Amtrak Sunset Limited is a southern Amtrak route that crosses through Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. The double-decker carriages have a variety of roomettes, bedrooms, and suites, as well as a restuarant and cafe service.
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from El Paso to Los Angeles start from $108, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to Los Angeles. Amtrak Texas Eagle in El Paso leaves from 700 W San Francisco Ave . And in Los Angeles trains arrive at Union Station .
From El Paso to Los Angeles train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 16 hours and 45 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Los Angeles on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Texas Eagle scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from El Paso.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from El Paso to Los Angeles
The distance between El Paso and Los Angeles is approximately 700 miles, or 1126 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 16 hours and 45 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 from El Paso 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 Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs El Paso 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 El Paso twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Los Angeles with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Los Angeles to El Paso.
City Information
El Paso
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El Paso takes you to a world of art, history, entertainment, and style. Also known as the Sun City, El Paso is more than just stories of outlaws and their notoriety. While it is the city where one can learn about the lives of jailbreaker Billy the Kid and gunfighter John Wesley Hardin, it is also home to inspiring historical figures such as city attorney Richard F. Burges and missionary Fray Garcia.
El Paso has an exciting mix of art galleries and museums that depicts the city's rich culture and history. These are the reasons why El Paso lures thousands of painters, sculptors, photographers, and muralists from around the world. Among the best art galleries in the area are the Agave Rosa Gallery, Encaustic International Art Studio, and Ho Baron Sculpture Garden.
El Paso delivers when it comes to family and adult entertainment as well. Kids would surely love exploring the El Paso Zoo, trying the rides at the Western Playland, and biking along the Rio Grande. For adults, El Paso's regional casinos are worth visiting. And if you’re a fan of a mixed drink, El Paso is home to some of the country’s cheapest cocktails.
El Paso is easily accessible via train, bus, or air. Flights arrive at the El Paso International Airport or just north of the state border in Las Cruces, NM (the Las Cruces Shuttle runs from this airport to El Paso several times daily). Ground travel includes train service on Amtrak and bus service on several major bus carriers from El Paso to other destinations in Texas and beyond.
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 El Paso?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: 700 W San Francisco Ave
The Amtrak train station in El Paso was designed by Daniel Burnham, the architect of the Washington D.C. Union Station. The red-bricked building is easy to spot, though the large, green-roofed bell tower makes the building look more like a church than a train station. Inside, the church-style continues with high ceilings, arched windows, mosaic tiles, and pew-style seating. The station has plenty of parking for your car. Nearby is a small shopping center where you can get a coffee shop, candy shop, and multiple body-health stores.
All train stations in El Paso:
700 W San Francisco Ave
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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