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

The average train ticket price from Detroit to Los Angeles is $326. The best way to find train tickets from Detroit 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 Detroit to Los Angeles?

A train trip between Detroit and Los Angeles is around 2d 5h, although the fastest train will take about 2d 4h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1978 miles that separates the two cities.

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

The number of trains from Detroit to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Detroit to Los Angeles by comparing and selecting the train that fits you 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 Detroit (MI) to Los Angeles, US | Amtrak

Train Detroit to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$326

Average train trip duration2d 5h

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure6:26am

Distance1974 miles (3183 km)

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 $183.00

Amtrak Detroit Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Toilets was clean in the begining, but in the last day everything was dirty. Too cold in the night time. I didn't lime that the train didn't had wifi

Sergiu D.

November 12, 2023

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

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04/21

$547

04/22

$272

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$343

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$247

04/25

$197

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$335

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$307

04/28

$213

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You can expect to pay from $197 to $1,597 for a train ticket from Detroit to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $197 which is on 2025-04-25.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Los Angeles, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Detroit and Los Angeles, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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!

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