TX → LA · about 793 miles
El Paso to Lake Charles train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from El Paso to Lake Charles. The fastest takes 22 hours 44 minutes; every train leaves at 3:45 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 22h 44m
- Leaves at
- 3:45 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from El Paso and arrives at Lake Charles. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:45 PM | 3:29 PM +1 day | 22h 44m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in El Paso Where you get off in Lake Charles The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in El Paso
Where the train stops in Lake Charles
Return trip: Lake Charles to El Paso
Questions
How long is the train from El Paso to Lake Charles?
The fastest direct train takes 22 hours 44 minutes.
What time is the first train from El Paso to Lake Charles?
Every departure is at 3:45 PM (Wed, Fri, Sun).
Which rail companies go from El Paso to Lake Charles?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in El Paso?
Trains to Lake Charles leave from El Paso Amtrak station.