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Trip Summary
There are 2 daily trains from Sanderson to Alpine. Traveling by train from Sanderson to Alpine usually takes around 2 hours and 4 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 77 mi (124 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 4m |
| Lowest price | £8.80 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Sunset Limited |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Sanderson to Alpine?
2 train services operate from Sanderson to Alpine. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Sunset Limited | 1 | 2h 5m | £8.80 |
| Amtrak Texas Eagle | 1 | 2h 5m | £8.80 |
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 Sanderson to Alpine 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 Sanderson to Alpine on the Texas Eagle usually takes 2 hours and 5 minutes, which is best spent enjoying the incredible scenery along the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Sanderson to Alpine. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Sanderson at 08:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 08:00. 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 Sanderson twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Alpine 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 Alpine to Sanderson.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Sanderson?
Main departure station: 201 W Downie St
There is one train station in Sanderson.
All train stations in Sanderson:
201 W Downie St
Where is the train station in Alpine?
Main arrival station: 102 W Holland Ave
Alpine has one train station.
Train stations in Alpine:
102 W Holland Ave
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