The cheapest and fastest trains from Los Angeles, CA to Placentia, CA
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
29 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Placentia, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Placentia, CA will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 19 trains that leave Los Angeles, CA for Placentia, CA on Wed, May 27, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 29 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.
5:40 AM0h38Los Angeles, CA6:18 AMPlacentia, CA$111One-way0 transfers
6:40 AM0h38Los Angeles, CA7:18 AMPlacentia, CA$111One-way0 transfers
7:33 AM0h39Los Angeles, CA8:12 AMPlacentia, CA$111One-way0 transfers
7:40 AM0h38Los Angeles, CA8:18 AMPlacentia, CA$111One-way0 transfers
8:40 AM0h38Los Angeles, CA9:18 AMPlacentia, CA$111One-way0 transfers
6:10 AM0h29Los Angeles, CA6:39 AMPlacentia, CA$121One-way0 transfers
7:10 AM0h29Los Angeles, CA7:39 AMPlacentia, CA$121One-way0 transfers
8:10 AM0h29Los Angeles, CA8:39 AMPlacentia, CA$121One-way0 transfers
10:10 AM0h29Los Angeles, CA10:39 AMPlacentia, CA$121One-way0 transfers
11:10 AM0h29Los Angeles, CA11:39 AMPlacentia, CA$121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Los Angeles, CA to Placentia, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Placentia, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $14.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Placentia, CA:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Placentia, CA costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Placentia, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (29m by train vs 38m by car). Tickets start at around $12 (€9) compared to roughly $7 (€5) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Los Angeles, CA to Placentia, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to Placentia, CA trains for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:33 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0h39 | 5:12 PM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:40 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 5:18 PM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0h29 | 5:39 PM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:33 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0h39 | 6:12 PM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 6:18 PM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0h29 | 6:39 PM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:33 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0h39 | 7:12 PM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 7:18 PM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0h29 | 8:39 PM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 10:18 PM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0h29 | 10:39 PM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
![]() | 5:40 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 6:18 AM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0h29 | 6:39 AM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 7:18 AM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0h29 | 7:39 AM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:33 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0h39 | 8:12 AM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 8:18 AM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0h29 | 8:39 AM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 9:18 AM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:33 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0h39 | 10:12 AM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0h29 | 10:39 AM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 11:18 AM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0h29 | 11:39 AM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0h29 | 12:39 PM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:33 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0h39 | 1:12 PM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:40 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 1:18 PM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:24 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 2:02 PM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 3:18 PM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:10 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0h29 | 3:39 PM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:33 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0h39 | 4:12 PM Placentia, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Los Angeles, CA to Placentia, CA
Trains from Los Angeles, CA to Placentia, CA run on average 13 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 29m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 29m |
First train 6:10 AM |
Last train 11:18 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metrolink Trains from Los Angeles, CA to Placentia, CA trainsAmtrak, Metrolink Trains trains will get you between Los Angeles, CA and Placentia, CA from $11 (€9). 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 Los Angeles, CA to Placentia, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Placentia, 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 Placentia, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Los Angeles, CA to Placentia, 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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