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The Getty Center
Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Mission Bend, TX to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $180. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $180, and a flight costs an average of $496.
Distance: 1355 miles (2182 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$313 Average price | $496 Average price | $180 Average price Cheapest | $301 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
37h 10m Average total duration 36h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 36h 50m Average total duration 36h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mission Bend, TX to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $133 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mission Bend, TX to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $313 (€258).
A bus is $317 (€261) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mission Bend, TX to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $496 (€409).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 20m.
Train takes on average 36h 40m.
Tickets start at around $313 (€258) compared to roughly $301 (€248) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.96 (€-9.85). The journey takes 36h 40m versus 24h 31m 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.
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Trains from Mission Bend, TX to Los Angeles, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 36h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $313 (€258) but you can travel from only $180 (€148) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 23:55, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 1355 miles (2182 km) distance in 36h 40m.
Distance 1355 miles (2182 km) |
Average train duration 36h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $313 (€258) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 36h 40m |
First train 11:55 PM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 at cafes for counter service or coffee.
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Most Mission Bend, TX to Los Angeles, CA trains use the Houston Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Mission Bend, TX and Los Angeles, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Traxx Restaurant, Union Station Cafe, Philippe The Original
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown, Miyako Hotel Los Angeles, Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza.
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