- Must visit
The Getty Center
Major art museum and hilltop campus known for European paintings, gardens, and architecture, with panoramic city views.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
44 m
Average duration
44 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Anaheim, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Anaheim, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 13 trains that leave Anaheim, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Thu, May 28, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
579 Pacific Surfliner
785 Pacific Surfliner
595 Pacific Surfliner
573 Pacific Surfliner
761 Pacific Surfliner
579 Pacific Surfliner
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573 Pacific Surfliner
567 Pacific Surfliner
769 Pacific SurflinerOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Anaheim, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Anaheim, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Anaheim, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.51 (€-10.09). The journey takes 45m versus 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Anaheim, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
567 Pacific Surfliner | 9:13 AM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0h44 | 9:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
769 Pacific Surfliner | 10:13 AM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0h44 | 10:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
573 Pacific Surfliner | 12:13 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0h44 | 12:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
777 Pacific Surfliner | 2:13 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0h44 | 2:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
579 Pacific Surfliner | 3:13 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0h44 | 3:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
581 Pacific Surfliner | 4:13 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0h44 | 4:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
785 Pacific Surfliner | 6:13 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0h44 | 6:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
587 Pacific Surfliner | 7:17 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0h47 | 8:04 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
591 Pacific Surfliner | 9:13 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0h44 | 9:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
593 Pacific Surfliner | 10:13 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0h44 | 10:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
595 Pacific Surfliner | 11:10 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0h47 | 11:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
761 Pacific Surfliner | 6:10 AM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0h47 | 6:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
765 Pacific Surfliner | 8:13 AM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0h44 | 8:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Anaheim, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (39 km) distance in 44m.
Distance 24 miles (39 km) |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:10 PM |
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