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Longview to Los Angeles Train Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Longview to Los Angeles?
There are usually 1 daily bus trips available from Longview to Los Angeles.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$245.00 | Avg. Price$227.44 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips3 |
Duration | Duration2d 3h 4m | Duration2d 4h 36m |
Trip Summary
2 trains operate daily from Longview to Los Angeles. The train trip from Longview to Los Angeles is usually about 56 hours and 22 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak train can get you there in as little as 47 hours and 3 minutes.
| Distance | 1359 mi (2187 km) |
| Fastest train | 47h 3m |
| Lowest price | $153.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 2 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Longview to Los Angeles?
The average price for a train ticket from Longview to Los Angeles is $212.33, The lengthy distance traveled between Longview and Los Angeles often means relatively more expensive train tickets. By booking your trip at least 25 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 $301.67 more.
Monthly avg. prices
Which train should you take from Longview to Los Angeles?
2 train services operate from Longview 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 | 2d 9h 56m | $568.50 |
| Amtrak Texas Eagle | 1 | 1d 23h 4m | $252.33 |
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 Longview to Los Angeles every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $232.
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from Longview to Los Angeles start from $153, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to Los Angeles. Amtrak Texas Eagle in Longview leaves from 905 Pacific Ave . And in Los Angeles trains arrive at Union Station .
From Longview to Los Angeles train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 47 hours and 4 minutes. If you are looking to get to Los Angeles faster, Amtrak Texas Eagle offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 47 hours and 3 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 Longview.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Longview to Los Angeles
The distance between Longview and Los Angeles is approximately 1359 miles, or 2187 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 56 hours and 22 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 47 hours and 3 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 Longview to Los Angeles are the most crowded on Sunday. 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 Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Longview at 8:00am 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.
Trains leave the station in Longview 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 Longview.
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 Longview?
Main departure station: 905 Pacific Ave
There is one train station in Longview.
All train stations in Longview:
905 Pacific Ave
Where is the train station in Los Angeles?
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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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