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Jacksonville to Selma train

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Jacksonville - Selma Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Jacksonville and Selma. The average train journey from Jacksonville to Selma takes 5 hours and 24 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Distance72 mi (117 km)
Fastest train4h 45m
Lowest price$58.00
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
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What is the price of a train ticket from Jacksonville to Selma?

Over the past month, a train ticket between Jacksonville and Selma cost $61.00, on average. Booking your trip at least 11 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around $1.00 more.

Monthly average prices

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Taking the train from Jacksonville to Selma usually costs about the same throughout the year. In general, train ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around $26 whenever you decide to travel.

Which train should you take from Jacksonville to Selma?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Jacksonville to Selma. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak25h 25m$61.33
  • 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 Jacksonville to Selma every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $58.

Frequently Asked Questions

While the train is the main method of transportation from Jacksonville to Selma, it will only take you part of the way there. Please note that part of your trip will be on a different vehicle, most commonly a bus or express shuttle.

The distance between Jacksonville and Selma is approximately 72 miles, or 117 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 24 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 45 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 Jacksonville to Selma 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 Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Jacksonville at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Trains leave the station in Jacksonville twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Selma to Jacksonville.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Jacksonville?

Main departure station: Jacksonville, North Carolina

There is one train station in Jacksonville.

All train stations in Jacksonville:

  • Jacksonville, North Carolina

Where is the train station in Selma?

Main arrival station: 500 E Railroad St

Selma has one train station.

All train stations in Selma:

  • 500 E Railroad St

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