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Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from Atlanta to Anniston per day. The average train journey from Atlanta to Anniston takes 2 hours and 34 minutes, but some Amtrak Crescent train trips are as short as 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Distance | 83 mi (134 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 20m |
Lowest price | $13.00 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 2 |

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Which train should you take from Atlanta to Anniston?
2 train services operate from Atlanta to Anniston. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 1 | 2h 50m | $13.22 |
Amtrak Crescent | 1 | 2h 20m | $22.00 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Atlanta to Anniston every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $13.
The Crescent is Amtrak’s passenger train service that runs from New York to New Orleans by way of Atlanta. As an overnight service, the Crescent offers a variety of amenities and accommodation options. There’s also a café car where you can enjoy freshly prepared meals and a variety of soft and alcoholic beverages. Like all Amtrak trains, the Crescent offers free WiFi, power outlets and extra legroom. Train trips from Atlanta to Anniston take about 2 hours and 20 minutes and the cost of a one-way train ticket on the Crescent starts from $22.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Atlanta to Anniston
Trains from Atlanta to Anniston are the most crowded on Monday. 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 Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Atlanta at 8:00am and arrives in Anniston around 2 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Anniston with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Anniston to Atlanta.
City Information
Atlanta

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Atlanta is the capital of Georgia and the largest city in the Peach State. Located in the heart of America’s South, Atlanta is one of the foremost economic and cultural hubs in the region and the United States in general. As such, it's among the best vacation destinations in Georgia.
The city has played a major role in the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. As a result, across Atlanta you can find various museums and points of interest dedicated to the lives and works of various key figures in those events, including the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site and the Atlanta History Center. Unsurprisingly, Atlanta is an important stop on our MLK Jr. itinerary.
Atlanta is also a key hub for the U.S. entertainment industry, and it offers some of the best nightlife experiences in the country. Here, you will find some of the finest craft beer in America and enjoy some of the best and most authentic southern food.
Atlanta is easily accessible by both bus and train from various parts of the country, and the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s location on the city’s outskirts makes it easy to travel to Atlanta from all over the world.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Atlanta?

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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Peachtree Station - 1688 Peachtree St NW
Located at 1688 Peachtree Street NW in Atlanta’s Brookwood Hills neighborhood, the historic two-track Peachtree Train Station opened in 1918 in the style of an Italian Renaissance pavilion. The station, which is now on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, features classic pilasters and columns. More than 70,000 passengers travel on Amtrak’s Crescent train services from Peachtree Station to major destinations including New Orleans, New York, and Washington D.C. Within the station building are two waiting rooms, restrooms, vending machines, and a ticket sales office. The station has accessible entrances and limited paid parking.
All train stations in Atlanta:
Peachtree Station - 1688 Peachtree St NW
Where is the train station in Anniston?
Main arrival station: 126 West 4th St
Anniston has one train station.
All train stations in Anniston:
126 West 4th St
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