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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 25 atDeparture city: HoustonDeparture location: Amtrak StationArrival time: May 27 atDestination city: AlexandriaDestination location: Alexandria StationOperated by: Amtrak
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Houston to AlexandriaAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Alexandria. The journey takes about 2 days, 9 minutes and with fares starting at just $352, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Houston to Alexandria: Trip Overview
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Based on 5140 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $352.00
Houston to Alexandria Train
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The cheapest trip from Houston to Alexandria was searched and found on May 25, 2025 with a price of $554To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Houston to Alexandria, as early as possible.
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Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Houston and Alexandria is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Alexandria.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Alexandria, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Houston and Alexandria, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Houston to Alexandria, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
What's the cheapest way to go from Houston to Alexandria?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Houston and Alexandria is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $412 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $352. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Alexandria, choose the train, as it will take you from Houston to Alexandria in about 1d 23h - that's the fastest way to get there!
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