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Trip Overview

The train between Elizabeth and Los Angeles takes 2d 21h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Elizabeth 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 21h
Duration
3,199 mi
Distance
$2,045
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Elizabeth to Los Angeles train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Elizabeth and Los Angeles. The earliest departure is at 2:07 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 2:22 PM which arrives into Los Angeles at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 2d 21h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak2d 21h • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak2d 21h • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak2d 21h • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak2d 21h • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth to Los Angeles.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,198.8 mi
  • Duration: 2d 21h

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Elizabeth to Los Angeles via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 19h.

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