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Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Walnut Ridge to Alton. Traveling by train from Walnut Ridge to Alton usually takes 7 hours and 15 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 200 mi (321 km) |
| Fastest train | 7h 15m |
| Lowest price | $52.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Texas Eagle |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Walnut Ridge to Alton?
Amtrak Texas Eagle is the one and only train line which connects Walnut Ridge 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 | 7h 15m | $52.00 |
Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from Walnut Ridge to Alton start from $52, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to Alton. Amtrak Texas Eagle in Walnut Ridge leaves from 109 SW Front St . And in Alton trains arrive at Multi-Modal Transportation Center .
From Walnut Ridge to Alton train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 7 hours and 15 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Walnut Ridge and Alton is approximately 200 miles, or 321 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 15 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 departing from Walnut Ridge to Alton tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Walnut Ridge at 1:00am and arrives in Alton around 7 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 Walnut Ridge.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Walnut Ridge?
Main departure station: 109 SW Front St
There is one train station in Walnut Ridge.
All train stations in Walnut Ridge:
109 SW 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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