- Must visit
The Getty Center
Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
Cheapest price
€49
Average price
€50
Fastest journey
6 h 6 m
Average duration
6 h 9 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
449 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Turlock, CA 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 Turlock, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around €50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
Of the 2 trains that leave Turlock, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Wed, Aug 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 449 km distance in an average of 6 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 6 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 6 h 11 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Turlock, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €49, and a flight costs an average of €143.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€51 Average price Cheapest | €83 Average price | €253 Average price | €50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 36m Average total duration Fastest 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 17m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Turlock, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is €33 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Turlock, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average €83.
A train is €203 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Turlock, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average €253.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 17m.
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
Tickets start at around €51 compared to roughly €50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-0.88. The journey takes 6h 6m versus 4h 28m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Turlock, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
702 Gold Runner · 5702 AMTRAK | 8:35 AM Modesto Station, Modesto, CA | 6h45 | 3:20 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
702 Gold Runner · 5802 AMTRAK | 8:35 AM Modesto Station, Modesto, CA | 6h45 | 3:20 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
702 Gold Runner · 5702 AMTRAK | 8:49 AM Turlock-Denair Amtrak, Denair, CA | 6h11 | 3:00 PM Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA | 1 transfer | |
702 Gold Runner · 5802 AMTRAK | 8:49 AM Turlock-Denair Amtrak, Denair, CA | 6h31 | 3:20 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
702 Gold Runner · 5702 AMTRAK | 8:49 AM Turlock-Denair Amtrak, Denair, CA | 6h31 | 3:20 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
710 Gold Runner · 5810 AMTRAK | 10:35 AM Modesto Station, Modesto, CA | 6h40 | 5:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
710 Gold Runner · 5710 AMTRAK | 10:35 AM Modesto Station, Modesto, CA | 6h40 | 5:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
710 Gold Runner · 5810 AMTRAK | 10:49 AM Turlock-Denair Amtrak, Denair, CA | 6h26 | 5:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
710 Gold Runner · 5710 AMTRAK | 10:49 AM Turlock-Denair Amtrak, Denair, CA | 6h26 | 5:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
710 Gold Runner · 5710 AMTRAK | 10:49 AM Turlock-Denair Amtrak, Denair, CA | 6h06 | 4:55 PM Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA | 1 transfer | |
712 Gold Runner · 5712 AMTRAK | 12:35 PM Modesto Station, Modesto, CA | 6h40 | 7:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
712 Gold Runner · 5812 AMTRAK | 12:35 PM Modesto Station, Modesto, CA | 6h40 | 7:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
712 Gold Runner · 5812 AMTRAK | 12:49 PM Turlock-Denair Amtrak, Denair, CA | 6h26 | 7:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
712 Gold Runner · 5712 AMTRAK | 12:49 PM Turlock-Denair Amtrak, Denair, CA | 6h26 | 7:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
712 Gold Runner · 5712 AMTRAK | 12:49 PM Turlock-Denair Amtrak, Denair, CA | 6h06 | 6:55 PM Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA | 1 transfer | |
714 Gold Runner · 5714 AMTRAK | 2:35 PM Modesto Station, Modesto, CA | 6h40 | 9:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
714 Gold Runner · 5714 AMTRAK | 2:49 PM Turlock-Denair Amtrak, Denair, CA | 6h26 | 9:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
714 Gold Runner · 5714 AMTRAK | 2:49 PM Turlock-Denair Amtrak, Denair, CA | 6h06 | 8:55 PM Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA | 1 transfer | |
716 Gold Runner · 5716 AMTRAK | 4:35 PM Modesto Station, Modesto, CA | 6h40 | 11:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
716 Gold Runner · 5716 AMTRAK | 4:49 PM Turlock-Denair Amtrak, Denair, CA | 6h06 | 10:55 PM Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA | 1 transfer | |
716 Gold Runner · 5716 AMTRAK | 4:49 PM Turlock-Denair Amtrak, Denair, CA | 6h26 | 11:15 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
704 Gold Runner · 5804 AMTRAK | 6:49 PM Modesto Station, Modesto, CA | 6h21 | 1:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
704 Gold Runner · 5804 AMTRAK | 7:03 PM Turlock-Denair Amtrak, Denair, CA | 6h07 | 1:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
704 Gold Runner · 5804 AMTRAK | 7:03 PM Turlock-Denair Amtrak, Denair, CA | 5h52 | 12:55 AM Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA | 1 transfer | |
718 Gold Runner · 5818 AMTRAK | 8:01 PM Modesto Station, Modesto, CA | 6h24 | 2:25 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
718 Gold Runner · 5818 AMTRAK | 8:15 PM Turlock-Denair Amtrak, Denair, CA | 6h10 | 2:25 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
718 Gold Runner · 5818 AMTRAK | 8:15 PM Turlock-Denair Amtrak, Denair, CA | 5h55 | 2:10 AM Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Turlock, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 21 times per day, taking around 6h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €49 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 20:47. The fastest train covers the 278 miles (449 km) distance in 5h 52m.
Distance 278 miles (449 km) |
Average train duration 6h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €49 |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 5h 52m |
First train 1:00 AM |
Last train 8:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Most Turlock, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains use the Turlock-Denair Amtrak to Union Station station pair, with some services arriving at Glendale Station. Use this guide to compare Turlock, CA 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.
Van Nuys, Metrolink Station is 25 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Van Nuys, Metrolink Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Ticket office support is available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station.
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