Trains from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA

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TodayNov 23
from $325
TomorrowNov 24
MonNov 25
from $371
TueNov 26
WedNov 27
from $205
ThuNov 28
FriNov 29
SatNov 30

Trains leaving Monday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: November 25 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: November 27 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: November 25 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: November 27 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: November 25 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: November 27 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: November 25 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: November 27 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

Train Houston to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$158
Average train trip duration1d 12h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:55pm
Distance1368 miles (2206 km)

Houston to Los Angeles Trains

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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11/22
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Today
$325
11/24
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11/25
$371
11/26
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11/27
$205
11/28
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The cheapest trip from Houston to Los Angeles was searched and found on Nov 27, 2024 with a price of $205

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

You can expect to pay from $205 to $1,031 for a train ticket from Houston to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $205 which is on 2024-11-27.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Houston to Los Angeles is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

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 Houston and Los Angeles, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Houston to Los Angeles.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Houston to Los Angeles?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Houston and Los Angeles is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $158 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $131. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Los Angeles, choose the train, as it will take you from Houston to Los Angeles in about 1d 12h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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