AZ → CA · about 386 miles
Benson to Palm Springs train schedule
Amtrak runs 6 direct trains a week from Benson to Palm Springs. The fastest takes 7 hours 24 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:38 PM and the last at 6:38 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 6
- Fastest trip
- 7h 24m
- First train
- 5:38 PM
- Last train
- 6:38 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Benson Amtrak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:38 PM New | 2:02 AM +1 day | 8h 24m | Tue, Thu, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:38 PM | 2:02 AM +1 day | 7h 24m | Tue, Thu, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Benson Where you get off in Palm Springs The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Benson
Where the train stops in Palm Springs
Return trip: Palm Springs to Benson
Questions
How long is the train from Benson to Palm Springs?
The fastest direct train takes 7 hours 24 minutes; the typical trip is 8 hours 24 minutes.
What time is the first train from Benson to Palm Springs?
The earliest departure is at 5:38 PM (Tue, Thu, Sun) and the last at 6:38 PM (Tue, Thu, Sun).
Which rail companies go from Benson to Palm Springs?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Benson?
Trains to Palm Springs leave from Benson Amtrak.