CA → LA · about 1,489 miles
Los Angeles to Lake Charles train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Los Angeles to Lake Charles. The fastest takes 39 hours 29 minutes; every train leaves at 10:00 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 39h 29m
- Leaves at
- 10:00 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Los Angeles and arrives at Lake Charles. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 PM | 3:29 PM +2 day | 39h 29m | Tue, Thu, Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Los Angeles Where you get off in Lake Charles The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Los Angeles
Where the train stops in Lake Charles
Return trip: Lake Charles to Los Angeles
Questions
How long is the train from Los Angeles to Lake Charles?
The fastest direct train takes 39 hours 29 minutes.
What time is the first train from Los Angeles to Lake Charles?
Every departure is at 10:00 PM (Tue, Thu, Sat).
Which rail companies go from Los Angeles to Lake Charles?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Los Angeles?
Trains to Lake Charles leave from Los Angeles (Americanstar).