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Richmond to Los Angeles by train

Los Angeles lies 568 km (353 mi) south-east of Richmond, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 7 h 41 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 693 km (431 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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RichmondLos Angeles
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population109,7083.8 million
Elevation12 m (39 ft)96 m (315 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)
Stations on recordRichmond Transit CenterCal State LA station, Chatsworth station, Van Nuys station
Postal codes94801–9485090001–90189

Where to book trains from Richmond to Los Angeles

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Staying in Los Angeles

Our booking partner lists 2,443+ places to stay in Los Angeles (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 724 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (393), and 60 are five-star. Across 480 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 529,012 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Los Angeles from Richmond?

568 km (353 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Richmond; by road roughly 693 km (431 mi).

How long does it take to get from Richmond to Los Angeles by train?

About 7 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Richmond and Los Angeles?

No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.

Where can I stay in Los Angeles?

Our booking partner lists 2,443+ places to stay in Los Angeles, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.