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

The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Houston start from £109. The average price for this train route is around £164. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Houston?

The average train journey time from Los Angeles to Houston is 1d 12h, covering a distance of 1373 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to Houston route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to Houston?

The earliest train from Los Angeles to Houston departs at 16:26. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Train Los Angeles to Houston from £104 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to Houston on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		17:19	Union Station	2d 17h	13:15	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Los Angeles to Houston on 30 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:00	Union Station	1d 11h	11:10	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
22:00	Union Station	1d 11h	11:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
22:00	Union Station	1d 11h	11:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
22:00	Union Station	1d 11h	11:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 17h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Houston on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		17:19	Union Station	2d 17h	13:15	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		17:19	Union Station	2d 17h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Houston on 3 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:00	Union Station	1d 11h	11:10	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
22:00	Union Station	1d 11h	11:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
22:00	Union Station	1d 11h	11:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
22:00	Union Station	1d 11h	11:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
17:19	Union Station	2d 17h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £109, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 12hAverage duration

1373 milesDistance

201kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£66 - £348	Average duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 56kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£109 - £279	Average duration1d 12h	CO₂ emissions 201kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,611 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5611 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £109

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to Houston, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Los Angeles to Houston?
The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Houston start from £109. The average price for this train route is around £164. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Houston?
The average train journey time from Los Angeles to Houston is 1d 12h, covering a distance of 1373 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to Houston route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to Houston?
The earliest train from Los Angeles to Houston departs at 16:26. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

26/11

£605

27/11

£403

Today

£262

29/11

£1,099

30/11

£180

01/12

£350

02/12

£366

03/12

£180

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Houston, US was searched and found on 30 Nov 2025 with a price of £180

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

You can expect to pay from £180 to £1,530 for a train ticket from Los Angeles, US to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £180, which is on 2025-11-30.