- Must visit
The Getty Center
Major hilltop art museum with European paintings, decorative arts, gardens, and panoramic city views.
Cheapest price
$1307
Average price
$1307
Fastest journey
2 d 16 h 31 m
Average duration
2 d 16 h 31 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
3943 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Yonkers, NY 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 Yonkers, NY to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $1307 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $1307.
It's difficult to get from Yonkers, NY to Los Angeles, CA without transferring at least 2 times.
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Yonkers, NY to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $257. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $257, and a train costs an average of $579.
Distance: 2450 miles (3943 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$715 Average price | $300 Average price Cheapest | $479 Average price | $557 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
70h 11m Average total duration 69h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 17m Average total duration Fastest 9h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 72h 47m Average total duration 72h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Yonkers, NY to Los Angeles, CA:
A flight is $179 (€147) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Yonkers, NY to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $479 (€393).
A flight is $415 (€341) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Yonkers, NY to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $715 (€587).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 69h 41m.
Bus takes on average 72h 17m.
Tickets start at around $715 (€587) compared to roughly $557 (€457) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-158.43 (€-129.99). The journey takes 69h 41m versus 41h 4m 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 Yonkers, NY to Los Angeles, CA trains for today, Friday, July 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:26 PM Yonkers, NY | 75h31 | 3:57 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:43 PM Yonkers, NY | 68h14 | 2:57 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:43 PM Yonkers, NY | 68h14 | 3:57 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Yonkers, NY to Los Angeles, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 69h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $579 (€475) but you can travel from only $257 (€211) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 12:26, the last at 19:43. The fastest train covers the 2450 miles (3943 km) distance in 68h 14m.
Distance 2450 miles (3943 km) |
Average train duration 69h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $579 (€475) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 68h 14m |
First train 12:26 PM |
Last train 7:43 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Major hilltop art museum with European paintings, decorative arts, gardens, and panoramic city views.
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Most Yonkers, NY to Los Angeles, CA trains use the Yonkers Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Yonkers, NY and Los Angeles, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Yonkers Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: X20, Zuppa Restaurant & Lounge
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Yonkers Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Yonkers Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Yonkers Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Yonkers Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Yonkers Station: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hampton Inn & Suites Yonkers, Residence Inn by Marriott Yonkers Westchester County, Hyatt Place New York/Yonkers.
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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