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Compare bus, train, and flight for National City, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from National City, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €32, and a flight costs an average of €154.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€32 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price | €222 Average price |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare prices and tickets National City, CA to Los Angeles, CA by bus, train, or flight
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Why should you book National City to Los Angeles trains with Omio?
Amtrak operates all train services from National City to Los Angeles. Omio is the only official third party seller for Amtrak tickets.
Why book with Omio vs Amtrak?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Amtrak with all available travel options, which are bus, train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from National City to Los Angeles.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Official reseller: Amtrak tickets can only be bought on Omio or Amtrak's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Amtrak tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell Amtrak tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from National City to Los Angeles.
Journey information
Overview: Train from National City, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Trains from National City, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) if you book in advance.
There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:01, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 115 miles (186 km) distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 115 miles (186 km) |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 04:01 |
Last train 22:10 |
Train companies: Amtrak from National City, CA to Los Angeles, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between National City, CA and Los Angeles, CA from $40 (€32). 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 National City, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from National City, CA to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from National City, CA to Los Angeles, 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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