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Cons: Train needed to be cleaned, especially the bathrooms. Dirt in all the cracks and they needed to scrub all of it thoroughly. Tips: Your website makes it hard to request lower level.
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You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Alton and Little Rock. The average train journey from Alton to Little Rock takes 8 hours and 51 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
Distance | 309 mi (497 km) |
Fastest train | 8h 51m |
Lowest price | $61.00 |
Trains per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Texas Eagle |
Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from Alton to Little Rock
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5.0
Cons: Train needed to be cleaned, especially the bathrooms. Dirt in all the cracks and they needed to scrub all of it thoroughly. Tips: Your website makes it hard to request lower level.
Amtrak Texas Eagle is the one and only train line which connects Alton to Little Rock. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Texas Eagle | 2 | 8h 51m | $160.33 |
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from Alton to Little Rock start from $61, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to Little Rock. Amtrak Texas Eagle in Alton leaves from Multi-Modal Transportation Center . And in Little Rock trains arrive at 1400 W Markham St .
From Alton to Little Rock train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 8 hours and 51 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak Texas Eagle offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Little Rock.
The distance between Alton and Little Rock is approximately 309 miles, or 497 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 51 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.
Trains from Alton to Little Rock are the most crowded on Saturday. 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 Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Alton at 6:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. 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 Alton twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Little Rock 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 Little Rock to Alton.
Little Rock is the state capital of Arkansas and is famous for its history. The city itself is named after a rocky outcrop on the Arkansas River that early travelers used as a landmark.
One of the city's many attractions is the William J. Clinton Presidential Museum, which contains a replica of the Oval Office. It is also home to the Arkansas State Capitol building, built in the image of the one in Washington D.C.
The city's River Market district offers bustling stalls selling food and local products, and there are many cafes, grocery shops, and restaurants. It serves as Little Rock's downtown hub, with art galleries and the entertainment district close by, as well as the 30-acre Riverfront Park, where you can enjoy walking, cycling, and hiking.
The city has the Clinton National Airport for air travel. There's also the Amtrak Texas Eagle service stops in the city before going to cities like Chicago, San Antonio, and even Los Angeles. Bus services come from Dallas, Austin, Texarkana, New York, and more.
There is one train station in Alton.
Multi-Modal Transportation Center
Little Rock has one train station.
1400 W Markham St
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