MO → IL · about 150 miles
Poplar Bluff to Alton train schedule
Amtrak runs 10 direct trains a week from Poplar Bluff to Alton. The fastest takes 6 hours 7 minutes; every train leaves at 2:49 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 10
- Fastest trip
- 6h 07m
- Leaves at
- 2:49 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Poplar Bluff Amtrak Station and arrives at Alton Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:49 AM | 8:56 AM | 6h 07m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Poplar Bluff Where you get off in Alton The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Poplar Bluff
- Poplar Bluff Amtrak Station Map of Poplar Bluff Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Alton
- Alton Amtrak Station Map of Alton Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Alton to Poplar Bluff
Questions
How long is the train from Poplar Bluff to Alton?
The fastest direct train takes 6 hours 7 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 7 minutes.
What time is the first train from Poplar Bluff to Alton?
Every departure is at 2:49 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Poplar Bluff to Alton?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Poplar Bluff?
Trains to Alton leave from Poplar Bluff Amtrak Station.