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Trains from Albuquerque to Little Rock

🚂 Embark on a scenic train journey from Albuquerque to Little Rock spanning a distance of 1,636 miles. With 2 transfers along the way, the total travel time amounts to 1 day and 14 hours. 🌄 Begin your adventure by boarding the Southwest Chief in Albuquerque, departing from the Downtown Rail Runner Station towards Kansas City. Experience the charm of train travel as you watch the landscapes change during the 18-hour, 5-minute ride. 🏙️ Continue your train odyssey on the Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner to Carlinville, with a journey time of approximately 7 hours and 25 minutes. Finally, board the Texas Eagle towards San Antonio, enjoying a 9-hour, 22-minute ride before reaching your final destination at Union Station in Little Rock.

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There are over 75 hotels to stay in Little Rock. Prices range from $36 per night.

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  • Amtrak is the train company that provides routes from Albuquerque to Little Rock with a total travel time of 1 day and 14 hours. There are 2 transfers involved in this journey. The first step includes taking the Southwest Chief from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Kansas City Station, followed by the Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner to Carlinville. The final step is the Texas Eagle, departing from Carlinville and arriving at Union Station in Little Rock.
  • The fastest train route between Albuquerque and Little Rock is operated by Amtrak and includes 2 transfers. The total travel time is 1 day and 14 hours, with the Southwest Chief being the first train departing from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Kansas City Station. The following trains, Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner and Texas Eagle, complete the journey with stops in Carlinville before arriving at Union Station in Little Rock. Although there are multiple transfers, this route offers the most efficient connection between the two cities by train.
  • There are a total of three trains involved in the journey from Albuquerque to Little Rock. The first train, Southwest Chief, departs from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station and arrives at Kansas City Station. The second train, Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner, continues the route from Kansas City to Carlinville. Finally, the Texas Eagle train takes passengers from Carlinville to Union Station in Little Rock, covering the 1636-mile distance in a total travel time of 1 day and 14 hours. These three train connections provide a scenic and leisurely way to travel between the two cities.
  • The first train of the day to travel from Albuquerque to Little Rock is the Southwest Chief, departing from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station towards Kansas City. The departure time for the Southwest Chief varies, so it is recommended to check the schedule on the Amtrak website. The last train of the day, the Texas Eagle, departs from Carlinville towards Union Station in Little Rock. The Texas Eagle's departure time from Carlinville also varies, so passengers should consult the schedule for specific timings.
  • There are no direct train trips each day between Albuquerque and Little Rock. The route involves 2 transfers, first at Kansas City Station and then at Carlinville, before reaching Union Station in Little Rock. Passengers traveling this route should plan for the transfers accordingly as part of the journey. The total travel time from Albuquerque to Little Rock is approximately 1 day and 14 hours.

Will you be returning to Albuquerque by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Little Rock to Albuquerque

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