TX → CA · about 1,375 miles
Houston to Los Angeles train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Houston to Los Angeles. The fastest takes 36 hours 40 minutes; every train leaves at 6:55 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 36h 40m
- Leaves at
- 6:55 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Houston and arrives at Los Angeles. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:55 PM | 5:35 AM +2 day | 36h 40m | Mon, Wed, Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Houston Where you get off in Los Angeles The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Houston
Where the train stops in Los Angeles
Return trip: Los Angeles to Houston
Questions
How long is the train from Houston to Los Angeles?
The fastest direct train takes 36 hours 40 minutes.
What time is the first train from Houston to Los Angeles?
Every departure is at 6:55 PM (Mon, Wed, Sat).
Which rail companies go from Houston to Los Angeles?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Houston?
Trains to Los Angeles leave from Houston Amtrak station.