West Texas grew up around the train, and the train still delivers visitors to Big Bend. The schedules are not the most convenient, but the vacation begins as soon as you take a seat in the city of origin.

Passenger Train Service to Big Bend

Amtrak's Sunset Limited runs 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. For complete schedule, click here , scroll down and click on "Sunset Limited".  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 9:13 pm
From San Antonio:  Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 5:40 am
Arriving Alpine: same days at 1:24 pm

To The East
Leaving Alpine: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday at 2:20 pm
Arriving San Antonio: same days at 10:25 pm
Arriving Houston: Tuesday, Friday and Sunday at 5:45 am

From the West
Depart El Paso  Monday, Thursday and Saturday at 9:00am Mountain Time
Arrive Alpine same days 2:20pm Central

To the West
Leave Alpine Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 1:25 pm Central
Arrive El Paso 5:10 pm Mountain

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

Fly to Big Bend
Drive to Big Bend
Bus to Big Bend