The cheapest and fastest trains from Cupertino, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
10 h 45 m
Average duration
10 h 45 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
499 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cupertino, 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 Cupertino, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cupertino, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Tue, Feb 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Feb 17 the direct trains cover the 499 km distance in an average of 10 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 45 m .
On Tue, Feb 17 the slowest trains will take 10 h 45 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Cupertino, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cupertino, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a flight costs an average of €52.
Distance: 310 miles (499 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
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€73 Average price | €99 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest |
11h 28m Average total duration 10h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cupertino, CA to Los Angeles, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Cupertino, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains for today, Monday, February 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 Coast Starlight | 6:26 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 10h45 | 5:11 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
This is the last train of the day. | ||||||
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Compare prices and tickets Cupertino, CA to Los Angeles, CA by bus, train, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cupertino, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Trains from Cupertino, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $69 (€55) but you can travel from only $45 (€36) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 19:13. The fastest train covers the 310 miles (499 km) distance in 8h 15m.
Distance 310 miles (499 km) |
Average train duration 10h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 (€55) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 15m |
First train 01:00 |
Last train 19:13 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Cupertino, CA to Los Angeles, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Cupertino, CA and Los Angeles, CA from $45 (€36). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Cupertino, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cupertino, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cupertino, CA to Los Angeles, CA
- 4:30 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Vignes Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue.
- Traxx Restaurant
- Union Station Cafe
- Philippe The Original
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $1
- DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown
- Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
- Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
- Cost $10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink
- Hall 2: Metro Rail connections
- Hall 3: Bus terminal
- Metro: Red Line, Purple Line, Gold Line
- Bus: Several lines available including DASH and Metro Bus
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