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Downtown Houston to Los Angeles trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Downtown Houston and Los Angeles takes 36h 40m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Downtown Houston to Los Angeles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

36h 40m
Duration
1,624 mi
Distance
$1,100
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Downtown Houston to Los Angeles train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Downtown Houston and Los Angeles. The service departs Downtown Houston at 6:55 PM in the evening, which arrives into Los Angeles at 05:35:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 36h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 36h 40m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    train train 36h 40m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    train train 36h 40m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Downtown Houston to Los Angeles? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Downtown Houston to Los Angeles.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,623.8 mi
  • Duration: 36h 40m

What companies run services between Downtown Houston, TX, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Houston to Los Angeles 3 times a week. Tickets cost $850–1,400 and the journey takes 36h 40m.

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