IL → CA · about 1,598 miles
Pontiac to Palm Springs train schedule
Amtrak runs 3 direct trains a week from Pontiac to Palm Springs. The fastest takes 60 hours 14 minutes; every train leaves at 3:48 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 3
- Fastest trip
- 60h 14m
- Leaves at
- 3:48 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Pontiac Amtrak Station 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:48 PM | 2:02 AM +3 day | 60h 14m | Tue, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Pontiac Where you get off in Palm Springs The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Pontiac
- Pontiac Amtrak Station Map of Pontiac Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Palm Springs
Return trip: Palm Springs to Pontiac
Questions
How long is the train from Pontiac to Palm Springs?
The fastest direct train takes 60 hours 14 minutes.
What time is the first train from Pontiac to Palm Springs?
Every departure is at 3:48 PM (Tue, Fri, Sun).
Which rail companies go from Pontiac to Palm Springs?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Pontiac?
Trains to Palm Springs leave from Pontiac Amtrak Station.