Rome2Rio

Boston to Los Angeles trains

Find Transport to Los Angeles

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The train between Boston and Los Angeles takes 2d 22h. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Boston 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.

2d 22h
Duration
3,242 mi
Distance
$2,057
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Boston to Los Angeles train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Boston and Los Angeles. The service departs Boston at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Los Angeles at 07:57:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2d 22h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrak2d 22h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrak2d 22h • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrak2d 22h • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrak2d 22h • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrak2d 22h • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrak2d 22h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston 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 Boston to Los Angeles.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,241.7 mi
  • Duration: 2d 22h

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 18h.

Operators