How much is the train ticket from Austin to Los Angeles?

The cheapest train tickets from Austin to Los Angeles start from R 2 341. The average price for this train route is around R 5 259. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Austin to Los Angeles is 3d , covering a distance of 1970 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 10h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Austin to Los Angeles route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Austin to Los Angeles?

The earliest train from Austin to Los Angeles departs at 09:24. And the latest train departs at 20:42.

Train Austin to Los Angeles from R 2 523 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Austin to Los Angeles on 19 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:26	Austin, TX	2d	07:57	Union Station	CheapestFastest
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	2d	07:57	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Los Angeles on 20 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:26	Austin, TX	2d	07:57	Union Station	CheapestFastest
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	2d	07:57	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Los Angeles on 21 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	CheapestFastest
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	No tags
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	No tags
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Los Angeles on 22 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:26	Austin, TX	2d	07:57	Union Station	CheapestFastest
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	2d	07:57	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Los Angeles on 23 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	CheapestFastest
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	No tags
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	No tags
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Los Angeles on 24 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:26	Austin, TX	2d	07:57	Union Station	CheapestFastest
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	2d	07:57	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Los Angeles on 25 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	CheapestFastest
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	No tags
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	No tags
19:22	Austin, TX	1d 12h	05:35	Union Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	3d	07:57	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 8:27 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Austin to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 1 day, 19 hours and with fares starting at just R 1 816, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42bus per day

1d 19hAverage duration

1976 kmDistance

49kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 816 - R 8 551	Average duration1d 19h	CO₂ emissions 49kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 341 - R 7 938	Average duration3d	CO₂ emissions 179kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 759 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5759 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 341

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Austin, TX, US to Los Angeles, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Austin to Los Angeles?
The cheapest train tickets from Austin to Los Angeles start from R 2 341. The average price for this train route is around R 5 259. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Austin to Los Angeles?
The average train journey time from Austin to Los Angeles is 3d , covering a distance of 1970 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 10h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Austin to Los Angeles route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Austin to Los Angeles?
The earliest train from Austin to Los Angeles departs at 09:24. And the latest train departs at 20:42.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

16/02

R 3 694

17/02

R 5 062

Today

R 3 826

19/02

R 4 980

20/02

R 5 178

21/02

R 3 084

22/02

R 5 227

23/02

R 3 084

The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 21 Feb 2026 with a price of R 3 084

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

You can expect to pay from R 3 084 to R 31 755 for a train ticket from Austin, TX, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 084, which is on 2026-02-21.