How much does a train ticket from Austin to Los Angeles cost?

The average train ticket price from Austin to Los Angeles is $277. The best way to find train tickets from Austin to Los Angeles is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Austin to Los Angeles?

A train trip between Austin and Los Angeles is around 2d 1h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 11h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1224 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Austin and Los Angeles?

The number of trains from Austin to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Austin to Los Angeles by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Downtown Art Walk, Disneyland, Getty Center, Venice Beach, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA).

Trains from Austin (TX), US to Los Angeles, US | Amtrak

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from $182

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One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: April 28 at 6:50pm
Departure city: Austin
Departure location: Austin, TX
Arrival time: April 30 at 5:35am
Destination city: Los Angeles
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1d 12h
Departure time: April 28 at 6:50pm
Departure city: Austin
Departure location: Austin, TX
Arrival time: April 30 at 5:35am
Destination city: Los Angeles
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1d 12h
Departure time: April 28 at 6:50pm
Departure city: Austin
Departure location: Austin, TX
Arrival time: April 30 at 5:35am
Destination city: Los Angeles
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1d 12h
Departure time: April 28 at 6:50pm
Departure city: Austin
Departure location: Austin, TX
Arrival time: April 30 at 5:35am
Destination city: Los Angeles
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1d 12h
Departure time: April 28 at 9:24am
Departure city: Austin
Departure location: Austin, TX
Arrival time: May 1 at 8:42am
Destination city: Los Angeles
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 3d 1h

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Train Austin to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$277

Average train trip duration2d 1h

Number of daily trains2

Earliest train departure9:24am

Distance1222 miles (1970 km)

Latest train departure8:10pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,072 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5072 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $155.00

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

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Best price found

04/21

$182

04/22

$341

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$217

04/24

$341

04/25

$236

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04/28

$182

The cheapest trip from Austin to Los Angeles was searched and found on Apr 21, 2025 with a price of $182

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Austin to Los Angeles, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $182 to $1,563 for a train ticket from Austin to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $182 which is on 2025-04-28.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Los Angeles you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Austin and Los Angeles, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Austin to Los Angeles while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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Trains tickets from Austin (TX), US to Los Angeles, US