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Alexandria to Slidell Train Schedule
Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Alexandria to Slidell. The train trip from Alexandria to Slidell is usually about 26 hours and 20 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak train can get you there in as little as 25 hours and 6 minutes.
| Distance | 933 mi (1501 km) |
| Fastest train | 25h 6m |
| Lowest price | $195.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Crescent |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Alexandria to Slidell?
2 train services operate from Alexandria to Slidell. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 2 | 1d 4h 0m | $200.00 |
| Amtrak Crescent | 1 | 1d 1h 30m | $370.75 |
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 2 Amtrak trains from Alexandria to Slidell every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $195.
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 Alexandria to Slidell take about 25 hours and 30 minutes and the cost of a one-way train ticket on the Crescent starts from $197.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Alexandria to Slidell
The distance between Alexandria and Slidell is approximately 933 miles, or 1501 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 26 hours and 20 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 25 hours and 6 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.
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Alexandria to Slidell. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Alexandria at 1:00pm and arrives in Slidell around 25 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 Alexandria.
City Information
Alexandria
Alexandria is a charming, historic city in Virginia, located just a few miles south of Washington, D.C., on the Potomac River. Alexandria's Old Town entrances visitors with its preserved brick sidewalks and 18th-century homes and buildings; you'll feel transported to the era of the city's founding in 1749. This quarter, especially along King Street, features boutiques, restaurants, and antique shops in quaint, intimate settings.
Thanks to its vicinity to the capital, Alexandria boasts a unique food scene with many high-class restaurants for you to enjoy. The most popular local establishments include The Warehouse, Chart House, and Chadwicks. You can even dine in Gadsby's Tavern, a favorite of some of the nation's founders in the 1780s, and learn more about early American life in the adjacent Gadsby's Tavern Museum.
Washington, D.C. and all its travel connections are only a water taxi away, but the city is also well-served by transportation options directly out of Alexandria. Intercity Amtrak routes regularly arrive at Alexandria Union Station, including the Northeast Regional, Silver Service, Crescent, Cardinal, and Carolinian. The two nearest airports to the city are the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and the Washington Dulles International Airport.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Alexandria?
Main departure station: 110 Callahan Dr
There is one train station in Alexandria.
All train stations in Alexandria:
110 Callahan Dr
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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