The cheapest and fastest trains from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe, NM
Cheapest price
$140
Average price
$152
Fastest journey
19 h 21 m
Average duration
19 h 21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1137 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe, NM 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 Santa Fe, NM will cost around $152 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $140.
Of the 2 trains that leave Los Angeles, CA for Santa Fe, NM on Sat, Jun 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct trains cover the 1137 km distance in an average of 19 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 h 21 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest trains will take 19 h 21 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.
12:19 AM19h21Los Angeles, CA7:40 PMSanta Fe, NM$1401One-way0 transfers
1:19 AM19h21Los Angeles, CA8:40 PMSanta Fe, NM$1641One-way0 transfers
1:19 AM19h21Los Angeles, CA8:40 PMSanta Fe, NM$1641One-way0 transfers
12:19 AM19h21Los Angeles, CA7:40 PMSanta Fe, NM$1401One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe, NM
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe, NM among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $127. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $127, and a flight costs an average of $254.
Distance: 706 miles (1137 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$168 Average price Cheapest | $419 Average price | $266 Average price | $172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 24m Average total duration 18h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 25m Average total duration 24h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe, NM:
A train is $98 (€79) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe, NM costing on average $266 (€214).
A train is $251 (€202) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe, NM costing on average $419 (€337).
Other travel options to Santa Fe, NM take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 54m.
Bus takes on average 24h 55m.
Tickets start at around $168 (€135) compared to roughly $172 (€138) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 18h 54m versus 12h 0m 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.
Live departures
Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe, NM train times
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe, NM trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 Southwest Chief · 7204 AMTRAK | 4:55 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 19h45 | 1:40 PM Santa Fe Station, Santa Fe, NM | 1 transfer | |
4 Southwest Chief · 7204 AMTRAK | 4:55 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 20h15 | 2:10 PM Santa Fe, NM | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
![]() | 12:19 AM Los Angeles, CA | 19h21 | 7:40 PM Santa Fe, NM | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:19 AM Los Angeles, CA | 19h21 | 8:40 PM Santa Fe, NM | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe, NM
Trains from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe, NM run on average 2 times per day, taking around 18h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $127 (€102) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 12:10, the last at 17:19. The fastest train covers the 706 miles (1137 km) distance in 19h 21m.
Distance 706 miles (1137 km) |
Average train duration 18h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $127 (€102) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 19h 21m |
First train 12:10 PM |
Last train 5:19 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe, NM trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Los Angeles, CA and Santa Fe, NM from $127 (€102). 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 Santa Fe, NM
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe, NM 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 Santa Fe, NM, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe, NM
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Orange Line
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