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

The cheapest train tickets from Detroit to Los Angeles start from $222. The average price for this train route is around $334. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

Which train operators service the Detroit to Los Angeles route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Detroit to Los Angeles?

The earliest train departs from Detroit to Los Angeles at 6:26am. And the latest train departs at 6:26am.

Train Detroit to Los Angeles from $186 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Detroit to Los Angeles on March 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	6:26am	Amtrak Station	2d 4h	7:57am	Union Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:50 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 4 hours 31 minutes and with fares starting at just $222, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

2d 4hAverage Duration

1974 milesDistance

290kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$133 - $622	Average Duration2d 10h	CO₂ emissions 80kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$222 - $1,851	Average Duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 290kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,776 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5776 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 $222

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

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, US by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Detroit to Los Angeles?
The cheapest train tickets from Detroit to Los Angeles start from $222. The average price for this train route is around $334. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
Which train operators service the Detroit to Los Angeles route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Detroit to Los Angeles?
The earliest train departs from Detroit to Los Angeles at 6:26am. And the latest train departs at 6:26am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

03/23

$347

03/24

$1,362

Today

$1,591

03/26

$1,576

03/27

No data

03/28

No data

03/29

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03/30

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The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Mar 23, 2026 with a price of $347

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

You can expect to pay from $347 to $1,591 for a train ticket from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $1,576 which is on 2026-03-26.