How much does a train ticket from Atlanta to Los Angeles cost?

The average train ticket price from Atlanta to Los Angeles is $425. The best way to find train tickets from Atlanta to Los Angeles is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Atlanta to Los Angeles?

A train trip between Atlanta and Los Angeles is around 3d 11h, although the fastest train will take about 2d 23h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1931 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Atlanta and Los Angeles?

The number of trains from Atlanta to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Atlanta to Los Angeles by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Atlanta to Los Angeles?

When taking the train from Atlanta to Los Angeles, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Downtown Art Walk, Disneyland, Getty Center, Venice Beach, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA).

Train Atlanta to Los Angeles from $190 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Atlanta to Los Angeles on August 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:29pm	Peachtree Station	3d 11h	7:57am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
		11:29pm	Peachtree Station	3d 11h	7:57am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Los Angeles on August 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:08am	Peachtree Station	2d 23h	5:35am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
9:08am	Peachtree Station	2d 23h	5:35am	Union Station	No tags
11:29pm	Peachtree Station	3d 11h	7:57am	Union Station	No tags
11:29pm	Peachtree Station	3d 11h	7:57am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Los Angeles on August 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:29pm	Peachtree Station	3d 11h	7:57am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
		11:29pm	Peachtree Station	3d 11h	7:57am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Los Angeles on August 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:08am	Peachtree Station	2d 23h	5:35am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
9:08am	Peachtree Station	2d 23h	5:35am	Union Station	No tags
11:29pm	Peachtree Station	3d 11h	7:57am	Union Station	No tags
11:29pm	Peachtree Station	3d 11h	7:57am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Los Angeles on August 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:29pm	Peachtree Station	3d 11h	7:57am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
		11:29pm	Peachtree Station	3d 11h	7:57am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Los Angeles on August 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:29pm	Peachtree Station	3d 11h	7:57am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
		11:29pm	Peachtree Station	3d 11h	7:57am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Los Angeles on August 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:29pm	Peachtree Station	3d 11h	7:57am	Union Station	Cheapest
9:08am	Peachtree Station	2d 23h	5:35am	Union Station	Fastest
9:08am	Peachtree Station	2d 23h	5:35am	Union Station	No tags
11:29pm	Peachtree Station	3d 11h	7:57am	Union Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to Los Angeles.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$123 - $740	Average Duration2d 10h	CO₂ emissions 78kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$198 - $2,791	Average Duration3d 11h	CO₂ emissions 283kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Atlanta to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 10 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day

2d 10hAverage Duration

$123Cheapest ticket

78kgCO₂ emissions

Train Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$425

Average train trip duration3d 11h

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure9:08am

Distance1927 miles (3108 km)

Latest train departure11:29pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,418 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5418 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $198

Greyhound Atlanta Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Greyhound staff and bus drivers were professional and kept me updated with delays, I'll choose Greyhound again!

Jonathan C.

September 10, 2018

Great experience all around

Christopher M.

May 19, 2021

I was physically uncomfortable

James L.

April 23, 2021

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Atlanta to Los Angeles Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/21

$693

08/22

$273

Today

$768

08/24

$299

08/25

$619

08/26

$329

08/27

$631

08/28

$697

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Aug 22, 2025 with a price of $273

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $273 to $2,512 for a train ticket from Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $299 which is on 2025-08-24.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Atlanta and Los Angeles is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Los Angeles.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Los Angeles, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Atlanta and Los Angeles, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Atlanta to Los Angeles.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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