CA → LA · about 1,572 miles
Palm Springs to New Orleans train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Palm Springs to New Orleans. The fastest takes 43 hours 4 minutes; every train leaves at 12:36 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 43h 04m
- Leaves at
- 12:36 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Palm Springs Amtrak and arrives at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:36 AM | 9:40 PM +1 day | 43h 04m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Palm Springs Where you get off in New Orleans The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Palm Springs
Where the train stops in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Return trip: New Orleans to Palm Springs
Questions
How long is the train from Palm Springs to New Orleans?
The fastest direct train takes 43 hours 4 minutes.
What time is the first train from Palm Springs to New Orleans?
Every departure is at 12:36 AM (Wed, Fri, Sun).
Which rail companies go from Palm Springs to New Orleans?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Palm Springs?
Trains to New Orleans leave from Palm Springs Amtrak.