IL → CA · about 1,502 miles
Alton to Palm Springs train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Alton to Palm Springs. The fastest takes 57 hours 32 minutes; every train leaves at 6:30 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 57h 32m
- Leaves at
- 6:30 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Alton Amtrak Station and arrives at Palm Springs Amtrak. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 PM | 2:02 AM +3 day | 57h 32m | Tue, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Alton Where you get off in Palm Springs The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Alton
- Alton Amtrak Station Map of Alton Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Palm Springs
Return trip: Palm Springs to Alton
Questions
How long is the train from Alton to Palm Springs?
The fastest direct train takes 57 hours 32 minutes.
What time is the first train from Alton to Palm Springs?
Every departure is at 6:30 PM (Tue, Fri, Sun).
Which rail companies go from Alton to Palm Springs?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Alton?
Trains to Palm Springs leave from Alton Amtrak Station.