Find trains to Los Angeles

The primary station for Los Angeles trains is Los Angeles Union Station, located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles and one of the most popular train stations in the United States. As such a critical part of the nation’s rail infrastructure, this station has amenities to match the high numbers of train passengers that take the train to Los Angeles or pass through its platforms on a daily basis. The station connects with several public transit options, including the Metro subway and the Metrolink local railway system. You can also rent bikes or scooters from the station to get around quickly and conveniently. There are shuttles connecting to Los Angeles International Airport, better known as LAX. The station was built in 1939 and is famous for its architecture. There is also a large waiting lounge with restrooms, Wi-Fi, dining options, and exhibits about the history of rail travel in Los Angeles. Los Angeles train tickets to any destination are available for purchase at the ticketing counters and self-service kiosks.

As you explore Los Angeles train tickets, there are several options that connect Union Station with other locations throughout the country. Union Station in Los Angeles serves as the terminal station for a variety of cross-country train routes that operate across the United States. These include the Coast Starlight, Pacific Surfliner, Sunset Limited, Southwest Chief, and Texas Eagle—all of which are operated by Amtrak. Coast Starlight connects with Seattle, Washington and includes stops in Sacramento, Oakland, Portland, and Tacoma. Pacific Surfliner connects San Diego with San Luis Obispo, including stops in Los Angeles, Anaheim, Oceanside, and Carlsbad. Sunset Limited connects with New Orleans, Louisiana and includes stops in Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, and Maricopa. Southwest Chief connects with Chicago, Illinois, and includes stops in Flagstaff, Albuquerque, and Kansas City. Texas Eagle also connects with Chicago, but travels a different route for stops including St. Louis, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Palm Springs. Both Southwest Chief and Texas Eagle complete their journey at Union Station of Chicago, another notable railway station for passenger train travel in the US.

Train tickets from Bakersfield to Los Angeles tend to start from around $80, while you can usually find tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles from $394 and Portland to Los Angeles from $260. These were some of the lowest prices from the most popular departure points to Los Angeles.

The main station in Los Angeles is Los Angeles Union. At Los Angeles Union, you can find a number of trains offering service to other major cities. You can find train arrivals and departures at Los Angeles Union from and to several major nearby cities such as Bakersfield, Chicago, and Seattle.

Most users on momondo will check prices for Amtrak for their ride to Los Angeles. More options may be available to you, so use our search form to find all available options from your city to Los Angeles.

This week, the average one-way price to Los Angeles is $5. We don’t predict any changes in price within the next 3 months. Seats may fill unexpectedly, so book when you can to secure your seat.

The center of Los Angeles is 12.6 mi away from Los Angeles Union station, 18.8 mi from Van Nuys station, and 15.2 mi from Glendale station.

From Los Angeles Union, it’s 6.7 mi to get to Hollywood Walk of Fame, 15.1 mi to get to San Fernando Valley, and 0.5 mi to get to Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.