Cheap train tickets from Texarkana to Detroit

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Trip Summary

There are usually 7 daily train trips available from Texarkana to Detroit. Traveling by train from Texarkana to Detroit usually takes 31 hours and 48 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 26 hours and 34 minutes.

Distance: 857 mi (1379 km)
Fastest train: 26h 34m
Lowest price: DKK 1,236.96
Trains per day: 0
Most frequent service: Amtrak
Train lines: 1

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Texarkana to Detroit Train Schedule

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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Texarkana to Detroit?

There are usually 1 daily bus trips available from Texarkana to Detroit.

	Train	Bus
Avg. Price	Avg. PriceDKK 1,539.62Cheaper	Avg. PriceDKK 1,842.27
Daily Trips	Daily Trips7	Daily Trips1
Duration	Duration31h 48m	Duration17h 44mFaster

There are several train options that can take you from Texarkana to Detroit:

Amtrak tickets: DKK 1,237 one-way

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Which train should you take from Texarkana to Detroit?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Texarkana to Detroit. However, there are 7 trains per day to choose from.

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak	7	31h 48m	DKK 1,539.62

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Texarkana to Detroit

There are 7 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage. You can also take a train for your return trip from Detroit to Texarkana. If you're not set on traveling by train, you could always take the bus from Texarkana to Detroit for DKK 1,842.

Trains per day

Direct trains

The distance between Texarkana and Detroit is approximately 857 miles, or 1379 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 31 hours and 48 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 26 hours and 34 minutes. Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Distance (mi)

857

Distance (km)

1379

The earliest train departs Texarkana at 8:41pm while the last train of the day leaves at 8:41pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

First train

8:41pm

Last train

8:41pm

Trains from Texarkana to Detroit are the most crowded on Tuesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Tuesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Busiest

Tuesday

Least crowded

Tuesday

City Information

Detroit

Often stigmatized as a dead city, Detroit is making a huge comeback, and it is fast becoming a hidden gem among travelers. Your first stop should be at the Detroit Institute of Art, the city’s foremost cultural destination. Featuring more than 100 galleries with artworks from masters such as Van Gogh or Diego Rivera, the museum offers tourists hours of artistic immersion and enjoyment. For those wishing to learn more about the history of Motown or Black American communities, the city’s Motown Museum and Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History will be top-tier destinations. Finally, don’t miss out on the chance to catch a performance at the lavish Fox Theater, a national landmark.

As Detroit is the birthplace of Coney dog, it would be a huge miss if you pass up the chance to try out this masterpiece. One of the locals’ favorite Coney dog establishments is Lafayette Coney Island. Detroit’s craft beer scene is also quite lively, and some famous local brands include Batch Brewing Company and Detroit Beer Co.

The principal bus terminal in the city is on Howard St, where travelers can catch buses run by Greyhound, Indian Trails or Barons Bus. You can also catch Amtrak trains at the train station in New Center, north of downtown Detroit. Detroit is served by Amtrak’s Wolverine line. The city’s main airport is the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which is located in nearby Romulus.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Texarkana?

Main departure station: 100 E Front St

There is one train station in Texarkana.

All train stations in Texarkana:

100 E Front St

Where is the train station in Detroit?

Main arrival station: 11 W Baltimore Ave

Detroit’s Amtrak station connects Motor City with the nation’s rail network via three daily trains on the Amtrak Wolverine, which runs from Chicago to Pontiac, Michigan. Bus service on Miller Transportation also operates from the Amtrak Station on 11 W Baltimore Avenue, and from the adjacent platform, travelers can connect to the QLine streetcar system. The station’s amenities include clean restrooms, vending machines, and onsite customer service staff. Thanks to its location in the New Center neighborhood, the Amtrak station is surrounded by various restaurants and is one block away from the historic landmark, Cadillac Place.

All train stations in Detroit:

11 W Baltimore Ave

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