West Texas grew up around the train, and the train still delivers visitors to Big Bend. Your vacation begins as soon as you take a seat in the city of origin. Please double check with AMTRAK as times may change and schedules sometimes run behind.

Passenger Train Service to Big Bend

Amtrak’s Sunset Limitedruns through Alpine 3 days per week running each way:  New Orleans, Houston and San Antonio from the east; Los Angeles, Tucson, and El Paso from the west.  Please note that AMTRAK frequently runs behind schedule. If you can  allow  extra time and be  flexible the train is an extremely rewarding way to see the countryside on the way to Big Bend.

From the East
From Houston, the train leaves bound for Alpine on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:55 pm
From San Antonio:  Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2:45 am
Arriving Alpine Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10:38 am

To The East
Leaving Alpine: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8:45 pm
Arriving San Antonio: Tuesday, Friday and Sunday at 4:50 am
Arriving Houston: Tuesday, Friday and Sunday at 11:10 am

From the West
Depart El Paso  Monday, Thursday and Saturday at 3:45 pm Mountain  time zone
Arrive Alpine same days 8:45 pm Central time zone

To the West
Leave Alpine Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10:38 am Central
Arrive El Paso same days at 1:22 pm Mountain

Rent a vehicle in Alpine
Lodging adjacent to Alpine Amtrak Station
Lodging in Alpine