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The cheapest and fastest trains from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA

Showing times and prices for Jun 25

Cheapest price

$829

Average price

$2131

Fastest journey

4 d 37 m

Average duration

4 d 10 h 43 m

Trains per day

Distance

3758 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Miami, FL 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 Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $2131 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $829.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA without transferring at least once.

40 Floridian · 421 Texas Eagle

11:05AM117h30

Miami Station, Miami, FL

05:35AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA

$8291One-way

1 transfer

98 Silver Meteor · 40 Floridian · 421 Texas Eagle

08:10AM120h25

Miami Station, Miami, FL

05:35AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA

$11931One-way

2 transfers

98 Silver Meteor · 40 Floridian · 27 Empire Builder · 11 Coast Starlight

08:10AM136h01

Miami Station, Miami, FL

09:11PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA

$14661One-way

3 transfers

98 Silver Meteor · 49 Lake Shore Limited · 3 Southwest Chief

08:10AM99h32

Miami Station, Miami, FL

08:42AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA

$30341One-way

2 transfers

40 Floridian · 3 Southwest Chief

11:05AM96h37

Miami Station, Miami, FL

08:42AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA

$30561One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 3.4kg.

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Train	Most popular Flight	Bus
€604 Average price	€204 Average price Cheapest	€398 Average price
4d 102h 36m Average duration 4d 102h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	12h 51m Average duration Fastest 9h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	2d 67h 28m Average duration 2d 66h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
1.1 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest	11.3 - 22.5kg CO2 emissions	3.8 - 9.4kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday, June 24

Last updated at 8:03 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
98 Silver Meteor · 40 Floridian · 27 Empire Builder · 11 Coast Starlight	12:10 PM Miami Station, Miami, FL	136h01	4:11 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	3 transfers
98 Silver Meteor · 49 Lake Shore Limited · 3 Southwest Chief	12:10 PM Miami Station, Miami, FL	99h32	3:42 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	2 transfers
98 Silver Meteor · 40 Floridian · 3 Southwest Chief	12:10 PM Miami Station, Miami, FL	99h32	3:42 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	2 transfers
40 Floridian · 3 Southwest Chief	3:05 PM Miami Station, Miami, FL	96h37	3:42 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA	1 transfer
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA

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Trains from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4d 102h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $368 (€297) but you can travel from only $80 (€64) by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $80 (€64)

Distance

2335 miles (3758 km)

Average train duration

4d 102h 6m

Cheapest ticket price

$368 (€297)

Trains per day

Fastest train

3d 94h 52m

First train

13:10

Last train

16:29

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $80 (€64)

Train companies: Amtrak from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA trains

Amtrak trains will get you to Los Angeles, CA from Miami, FL from $473 (€383). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Train information from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 97 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: $473

FAQs: Trains from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA can start from as little as $503 (€407) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA is $685 (€554); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA train time is 98 h 47 min covering the 2330 mile (3758 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA leaves at 8: 10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA leaves at 10: 00 PM.

There are 3 trains a day from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA train with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route between Miami, FL and Los Angeles, CA as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 00 PM.

The cheapest month to travel from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA by train is February.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Los Angeles, CA from Miami, FL including taking a bus, train or flight.