LA → CA · about 1,386 miles
Lake Charles to Palm Springs train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Lake Charles to Palm Springs. The fastest takes 38 hours 7 minutes; every train leaves at 1:55 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 38h 07m
- Leaves at
- 1:55 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Lake Charles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:55 PM | 2:02 AM +2 day | 38h 07m | Mon, Wed, Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Lake Charles Where you get off in Palm Springs The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Lake Charles
Where the train stops in Palm Springs
Return trip: Palm Springs to Lake Charles
Questions
How long is the train from Lake Charles to Palm Springs?
The fastest direct train takes 38 hours 7 minutes.
What time is the first train from Lake Charles to Palm Springs?
Every departure is at 1:55 PM (Mon, Wed, Sat).
Which rail companies go from Lake Charles to Palm Springs?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Lake Charles?
Trains to Palm Springs leave from Lake Charles Amtrak station.