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- Taxis and ridesharing companies are the only transportation services available to get to downtown Palm Springs from Amtrak’s Palm Springs station; no connecting local bus or rail services stop here. Free parking is available, and a friend or family member can wait in the parking area if they are picking you up at the station.
- Train tickets to Palm Springs include up to two personal items (maximum of 25 pounds each) and two carry-on items (maximum of 50 pounds each), plus you can bring up to two additional carry-on items for an additional charge. Although Amtrak does have a check baggage service, this service is not available at the Palm Springs station.
- For a small fee, a furry companion may accompany you on the train to Palm Springs. One cat or dog can travel per passenger as long as the pet travels in a carrier during the trip and the pet weighs no more than 20 pounds (including the weight of the carrier). A limited number of pets are allowed on board each train, so you’re encouraged to reserve your pet’s spot early. Also, pets can only ride on trips that are 7h or less. Service animals are not subject to pet fees or restrictions.
- Folding bikes are allowed on the trains to Palm Springs. These bikes must be fully folded before entering the train and must be stored in the baggage area in the lower level of your trains rather than in the overhead bins. Folding bikes count as one carry-on items. Bikes that are disassembled but are not truly folding bikes would need to be stored with the checked baggage; unfortunately, there is no checked baggage service on the trains to Palm Springs.
- Palm Springs's most searched train station on KAYAK is Palm Springs. It is located 5 miles from the city center.
FAQs when traveling to Palm Springs by train
What is the most popular train station in Palm Springs?
Palm Springs is the most searched station in Palm Springs by KAYAK users.
What Amtrak routes serve Palm Springs (PSN)?
The Sunset Limited and the Texas Eagle trains both stop at the Palm Springs station (PSN). The Sunset Limited trains travel between New Orleans and Los Angeles and connect to other popular California routes, such as the Coast Starlight, the Pacific Surfliner and the San Joaquins. The Texas Eagle trains run between Chicago and San Antonio, where they connect with the Sunset Limited trains to continue service to Los Angeles.
What amenities are offered on the trains to Palm Springs?
Both the Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle routes are served by Superliner trains, which are double-decker trains that feature upper- and lower-level Coach seating as well as sleeper cars. Dining options on the trains include casual foods from the café car and traditional dining services in the dining car. On the upper level of the café car is the Sightseer Lounge with tables, comfortable seating and large windows for enjoying the view. The comfortable, reclining seats have power outlets and lots of legroom. Trains on these routes do not have Wi-Fi, so you may want to download music, books or other entertainment to your devices before your trip.
What services are offered at the Palm Springs train station?
The Palm Springs train station (PSN) is located near the intersection of North Indian Canyon Drive and Palm Springs Station Road, about 5 miles north of Palm Springs. It is an open-air platform with only a roof for shelter. The station is not staffed, offers no services, and does not have any facilities, so be sure to use the restroom on the train before you disembark.
What options for dining do I have on trains to Palm Springs?
Passengers taking Amtrak to Palm Springs have three dining options: traditional dining in the dining car, light meals and snacks in the café car, and personal food and beverages at your seat or in the café car. The traditional dining service includes chef-prepared meals served on real plates with glassware and metal cutlery. The four-person tables are community tables (so parties of two are seated with two additional people). The café car serves snacks and light meals as well as beverages (including beer and wine). Passengers may also bring their own drinks and food as long as it doesn’t need to be heated or refrigerated. You may bring your own alcohol on board, which may only be consumed in the private rooms of the sleeper cars.