United StatesUnited StatesHouston to Los Angeles shipping route.
2,555 km by rail, about 3.6 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Houston and Los Angeles
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
HoustonRailLos AngelesRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,555 km (1,588 mi) |
| Straight line | 2,206 km |
| Transit time | 3.6 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Houston to Los Angeles shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Houston, United States to Los Angeles, United States runs 2,555 km on the freight network, heading west. The straight line between the cities is 2,206 km, the track adds 16%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 3.6 days. Terminal handling at both ends comes on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Houston and Los Angeles.
By road the same trip is 2,491 km and takes a truck about 2.7 days.
Of 17 rail routes from Houston in this directory, Los Angeles is the 12th shortest. Closer destinations: Toronto (2,437 km), Mexico City (1,757 km) and Chicago (1,692 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Houston to Los Angeles?
2,555 km by rail (2,206 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Houston to Los Angeles?
About 3.6 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Los Angeles to Houston has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Laredo to Los Angeles2,439 km
- Monterrey to Los Angeles2,483 km
How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.