Sunset Limited
New Orleans, LA → Los Angeles, CA · 1995 miles · 48h
1995 miles
48h
3x weekly
79 mph
5
About the Sunset Limited
America's oldest named train, running since 1894. The southern transcontinental crosses the bayous, the Texas Hill Country, the Chihuahuan Desert and the Sonoran cactus forest.
What makes this route worth taking
- The oldest continuously operating named train in the USA
- Sonoran Desert sunrise near Tucson
- Serves Houston, San Antonio, El Paso and Tucson
- Sightseer Lounge and full dining car
Agent's tip
Only three departures a week — flexibility on dates matters. Call us before you book anything else.
Classes of service on this route
The Sunset Limited operates with Superliner II. Available accommodation:
Sleeping-car fares on this route include all meals for everyone in the room, priority boarding, station lounge access where available and a dedicated car attendant. Once meals are priced separately, the gap between coach and a Roomette narrows considerably — and for two people travelling together it frequently closes entirely.
States and provinces served
Stations along the route
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | New Orleans |
| 2 | Schriever |
| 3 | New Iberia |
| 4 | Lafayette |
| 5 | Lake Charles |
| 6 | Beaumont |
| 7 | Houston |
| 8 | San Antonio |
| 9 | Del Rio |
| 10 | Sanderson |
| 11 | Alpine |
| 12 | El Paso |
| 13 | Deming |
| 14 | Lordsburg |
| 15 | Benson |
| 16 | Tucson |
| 17 | Maricopa |
| 18 | Yuma |
| 19 | Palm Springs |
| 20 | Ontario |
| 21 | Pomona |
| 22 | Los Angeles |
Station lists reflect the principal calling pattern. Individual departures may omit stops or add seasonal calls. Schedules, equipment and station stops are set by the carrier and change without notice — confirm current details with your agent at the time of booking.
Booking the Sunset Limited
Fares on this route move in buckets and only ever step upward, so the cheapest time to book is the moment your dates are firm. Our agents check the live reservation system, test alternative fare constructions, apply every discount you qualify for and — where the view matters — note your preferred side of the train on the reservation.
Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and describe the trip. Most bookings are confirmed inside five minutes.
