Los Angeles to Thornton by train
Thornton lies 1,343 km (834 mi) north-east of Los Angeles, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 10 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,638 km (1,018 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Los Angeles | Thornton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 3.8 million | 133,451 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Stations on record | Cal State LA station, Chatsworth station, Van Nuys station | Original Thornton/88th station, Thornton Crossroads/104th station, Eastlake/124th station |
| Postal codes | 90001–90189 | 80241 |
Clocks in Thornton are 1 h ahead of Los Angeles right now, so a 18 h 10 min journey lands 19 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Thornton from Los Angeles?
1,343 km (834 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Los Angeles; by road roughly 1,638 km (1,018 mi).
How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Thornton by train?
About 18 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Los Angeles and Thornton?
Thornton is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Denver against America/Los_Angeles).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.