The train between Houston and California takes 36h 40m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Houston to California. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a week between Houston and California. The earliest departure is at 6:55 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Houston is at 6:55 PM which arrives into California at 5:35 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 36h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Houston station and arriving at California station. Services depart 3 times a week, and operate 3 times a week. The journey takes approximately 36h 40m.
Houston to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
Houston to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
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The distance between Houston and California is 2,301.3 km. The road distance is 2,610 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Houston to Los Angeles 3 times a week. Tickets cost $440–950 and the journey takes 36h 40m.