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Trip Summary
There are 2 daily trains from Alpine to Sanderson. Traveling by train from Alpine to Sanderson usually takes around one hour and 51 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 77 mi (124 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 51m |
| Lowest price | £8.73 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Sunset Limited |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Alpine to Sanderson?
2 train services operate from Alpine to Sanderson. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Sunset Limited | 1 | 1h 51m | £11.11 |
| Amtrak Texas Eagle | 1 | 1h 51m | £8.73 |
The Sunset Limited is an Amtrak train that travels nearly 2,000 miles through the American Southwest from Los Angeles to New Orleans. The mountain, desert, and bayou landscapes along the route make the Sunset Limited one of the most scenic Amtrak train routes. Travelers can book a coach seat or upgrade to a roomette for additional space and sleeping accommodations. All classes of service can stay connected with seatside power outlets and access the cafe car to purchase snacks. A Coach ticket for a comfortable, convenient, and scenic ride from Alpine to Sanderson on the Sunset Limited usually costs about .
The Amtrak Texas Eagle is a 1,306-mile train route from Chicago, Illinois to San Antonio, Texas. Because of the route’s length, the train offers sleeper car options in addition to standard coach seats. Like most Amtrak trains, the Texas Eagle features power outlets at each seat, restrooms in each car, and a cafe car where passengers can purchase food and drinks. A journey from Alpine to Sanderson on the Texas Eagle usually takes 1 hours and 51 minutes, which is best spent enjoying the incredible scenery along the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Alpine to Sanderson. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Alpine at 20:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Alpine twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Sanderson with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Sanderson to Alpine.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Alpine?
Main departure station: 102 W Holland Ave
There is one train station in Alpine.
All train stations in Alpine:
102 W Holland Ave
Where is the train station in Sanderson?
Main arrival station: 201 W Downie St
Sanderson has one train station.
Train stations in Sanderson:
201 W Downie St
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