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New Orleans to Palm Springs train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from New Orleans to Palm Springs. The fastest takes 43 hours 2 minutes; every train leaves at 9:00 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 43h 02m
- Leaves at
- 9:00 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 2:02 AM +2 day | 43h 02m | Mon, Wed, Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in Palm Springs The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Palm Springs
Return trip: Palm Springs to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the train from New Orleans to Palm Springs?
The fastest direct train takes 43 hours 2 minutes.
What time is the first train from New Orleans to Palm Springs?
Every departure is at 9:00 AM (Mon, Wed, Sat).
Which rail companies go from New Orleans to Palm Springs?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in New Orleans?
Trains to Palm Springs leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.