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Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Mineola to Alton. Traveling by train from Mineola to Alton usually takes 15 hours and 43 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 523 mi (841 km) |
| Fastest train | 15h 43m |
| Lowest price | $93.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Texas Eagle |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Mineola to Alton?
Amtrak Texas Eagle is the one and only train line which connects Mineola to Alton. 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 | 15h 43m | $93.00 |
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from Mineola to Alton start from $93, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to Alton. Amtrak Texas Eagle in Mineola leaves from 115 E Front St . And in Alton trains arrive at Multi-Modal Transportation Center .
From Mineola to Alton train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 15 hours and 43 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Mineola and Alton is approximately 523 miles, or 841 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 15 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.
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Mineola to Alton. 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 Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Mineola at 5:00pm and arrives in Alton around 15 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Alton 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 Alton to Mineola.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Mineola?
Main departure station: 115 E Front St
There is one train station in Mineola.
All train stations in Mineola:
115 E Front St
Where is the train station in Alton?
Main arrival station: Multi-Modal Transportation Center
Alton has one train station.
All train stations in Alton:
Multi-Modal Transportation Center
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