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Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Alton to Ontario. The train trip from Alton to Ontario is usually about 58 hours and 43 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
Distance | 1556 mi (2504 km) |
Fastest train | 58h 43m |
Lowest price | $355.00 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Texas Eagle |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Alton to Ontario?
Amtrak Texas Eagle is the one and only train line which connects Alton to Ontario. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak Texas Eagle | 1 | 2d 10h 43m | $355.00 |
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from Alton to Ontario start from $355, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to Ontario. Amtrak Texas Eagle in Alton leaves from Multi-Modal Transportation Center . And in Ontario trains arrive at Amtrak Platform - 198 E Emporia St .
From Alton to Ontario train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 58 hours and 43 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Alton and Ontario is approximately 1556 miles, or 2504 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 58 hours and 43 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.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Alton to Ontario. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Alton at 6:00pm and arrives in Ontario around 58 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Ontario 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 Ontario to Alton.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Alton?
Main departure station: Multi-Modal Transportation Center
There is one train station in Alton.
All train stations in Alton:
Multi-Modal Transportation Center
Where is the train station in Ontario?
Main arrival station: Amtrak Platform - 198 E Emporia St
Ontario has one train station.
All train stations in Ontario:
Amtrak Platform - 198 E Emporia St
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