There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Marfa by train, plane, bus, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Tijuana International Airport, fly to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport, bus
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU)plane TIJ - CUU
- Take the bus from Chihuahua - Juan Pablo II to Marfabus
12h 7m$122–326Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Alpine Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the taxi from Alpine Amtrak Station to Marfataxi
21h 15m$324–689Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Midlandbus Greyhound US1000
- Take the bus from Midland / Odessa to Marfabus Ibu 2
27h 25m$213–325Drive 966.9 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Marfacar 966.9 mi
16h 19m$177–255Bus to Harry Reid International Airport, fly to Midland International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Downtownbus
- Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane LAS - MAF
- Take the bus from Midland/Odessa Airport to Marfa, TXbus
15h 1m$149–469Fly Los Angeles International Airport to El Paso International Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane LAX - ELP
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Fort Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Ft Stockton to Marfabus
14h 5m$262–900Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to El Paso International Airport, bus
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane BUR - ELP
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Fort Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Ft Stockton to Marfabus
15h 47m$411–1,046Fly Long Beach Airport to El Paso International Airport, bus
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane LGB - ELP
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Fort Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Ft Stockton to Marfabus
17h 38m$280–1,243
Los Angeles to Marfa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Marfa is to train and fly and bus which costs $120 - $330 and takes 12h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Marfa is to train and fly and bus which takes 12h 7m and costs $120 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Marfa. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Marfa via Midland / Odessa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 25m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Marfa is 1067 miles. The road distance is 972.6 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Marfa without a car is to train and taxi which takes 21h 15m and costs $320 - $700.
It takes approximately 12h 7m to get from Los Angeles to Marfa, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Marfa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles to Marfa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Midland station.
Marfa is 2h ahead of Los Angeles. It is currently 7:00 PM in Los Angeles and 9:00 PM in Marfa.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Marfa is 973 miles. It takes approximately 16h 19m to drive from Los Angeles to Marfa.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Marfa, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Marfa via Midland and Midland / Odessa in around 27h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Midland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Midland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Midland International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to El Paso International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to El Paso International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to El Paso International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to El Paso International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to El Paso International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to El Paso International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Long Beach Airport to El Paso International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Long Beach Airport to El Paso International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Long Beach Airport to El Paso International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Long Beach Airport to El Paso International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,600
Flights from Long Beach Airport to El Paso International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,700
Flights from Long Beach Airport to El Paso International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Alpine Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 817-704-8506
- [email protected]
- Website
- noroesteusa.com
Bus from Chihuahua - Juan Pablo II to Marfa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Book at
- web.noroesteusa.com
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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