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$224
Amtrakoutward: Nov 13, 2026
1 stop (10h05m)
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Amtrakinbound: Nov 16, 2026
1 stop (8h45m)
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$224
Amtrakoutward: Nov 13, 2026
1 stop (10h05m)
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Amtrakinbound: Nov 16, 2026
1 stop (8h45m)
Amtrak
$238
Amtrakoutward: Nov 9, 2026
1 stop (10h05m)
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Amtrakinbound: Nov 14, 2026
1 stop (8h45m)
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Travel guide Phoenix–Los Angeles

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What train companies operate the route from Phoenix to Los Angeles?

This route is operated by Amtrak.

What is the schedule for the train route from Phoenix to Los Angeles?

Trains depart at either 4:30 PM (from Phoenix - Sky Harbor Airport) or 5:15 PM (from Phoenix - Metro Center), depending on the departure point.

What are the departure and arrival train stations for the route from Phoenix to Los Angeles?

Trains depart from either Phoenix - Metro Center or Phoenix - Sky Harbor Airport, and trains arrive at Union Station in Los Angeles.

What distance is the train route from Phoenix to Los Angeles?

The overall distance traveled is approximately 600 miles.

How long does it take to travel from Phoenix to Los Angeles by train?

The trip takes 14 to 15 hours, depending on the time of departure.

What are the stops on the train route from Phoenix to Los Angeles?

Travelers will need to transfer at Flagstaff, Arizona.

Why should you travel by train from Phoenix to Los Angeles?

Along this route, trains pass much beautiful desert scenery, allowing passengers to soak up first-class views while enjoying first-class comfort on board the train. Traveling by train is less stressful and more enjoyable than driving, because the passenger does not need to focus on the highway.

What is there to see and do in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles boasts a large number of attractions, including Universal Studios Hollywood, Hollywood Boulevard, the Griffith Observatory (with a planetarium and telescopes), the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Disneyland, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. There are also a number of beaches in the area for those who like to surf, swim, or people watch.