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Meridian to Slidell Train Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Meridian to Slidell?
There are usually 1 daily bus trips available from Meridian to Slidell.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$30.98 | Avg. Price$32.00 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration2h 55m | Duration3h 0m |
Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Meridian to Slidell. The train trip from Meridian to Slidell is usually about 3 hours long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 158 mi (254 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 0m |
| Lowest price | $32.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Crescent |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Meridian to Slidell?
Amtrak Crescent is the one and only train line which connects Meridian to Slidell. 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 Crescent | 1 | 3h 0m | $33.60 |
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 Meridian to Slidell take about 3 hours and 0 minutes and the cost of a one-way train ticket on the Crescent starts from $32.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Meridian to Slidell
The distance between Meridian and Slidell is approximately 158 miles, or 254 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours,
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.
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Meridian to Slidell. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Meridian at 4:00pm and arrives in Slidell around 3 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Slidell 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 Slidell to Meridian.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Meridian?
Main departure station: Union Station - 1901 Front St
There is one train station in Meridian.
All train stations in Meridian:
Union Station - 1901 Front St
Where is the train station in Slidell?
Main arrival station: 1827 Front St
Slidell has one train station.
All train stations in Slidell:
1827 Front St
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