Denver to Los Angeles by train
Los Angeles lies 1,336 km (830 mi) south-west of Denver, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 4 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,630 km (1,013 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Denver | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 729,019 | 3.8 million |
| Elevation | 1,636 m (5,367 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | 48th & Brighton / National Western Center station, Moffat Station | Cal State LA station, Chatsworth station, Van Nuys station |
| Postal codes | 80201–80299 | 90001–90189 |
Clocks in Los Angeles are 1 h behind Denver right now, so a 18 h 4 min journey lands only 17 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
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Staying in Los Angeles
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Common questions
How far is Los Angeles from Denver?
1,336 km (830 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Denver; by road roughly 1,630 km (1,013 mi).
How long does it take to get from Denver to Los Angeles by train?
About 18 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Denver and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Denver).
Where can I stay in Los Angeles?
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Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.