Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA train with Amtrak

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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

6

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.

Amtrak40 Floridian · 421 Texas Eagle
11:05AM117h30
Miami Station, Miami, FL
05:35AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$8291One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak98 Silver Meteor · 40 Floridian · 421 Texas Eagle
08:10AM120h25
Miami Station, Miami, FL
05:35AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$11931One-way
2 transfers
Amtrak98 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
Amtrak98 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
Amtrak40 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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Bus

€604

Average price

€204

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Cheapest

€398

Average price

4d 102h 36m

Average duration

4d 102h 6m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

12h 51m

Average duration

Fastest

9h 51m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

2d 67h 28m

Average duration

2d 66h 58m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1.1 - 3.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

11.3 - 22.5kg

CO2 emissions

3.8 - 9.4kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday, June 24
Last updated at 8:03 AM
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amtrak98 Silver Meteor · 40 Floridian · 27 Empire Builder · 11 Coast Starlight12:10 PM Miami Station, Miami, FL
136h01
4:11 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA3 transfers
amtrak98 Silver Meteor · 49 Lake Shore Limited · 3 Southwest Chief12:10 PM Miami Station, Miami, FL
99h32
3:42 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA2 transfers
amtrak98 Silver Meteor · 40 Floridian · 3 Southwest Chief12:10 PM Miami Station, Miami, FL
99h32
3:42 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA2 transfers
amtrak40 Floridian · 3 Southwest Chief3:05 PM Miami Station, Miami, FL
96h37
3:42 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA1 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
3
Fastest train
3d 94h 52m
First train
13:10
Last train
16:29
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)

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

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