Alabama has four Amtrak stations on two routes. Birmingham and Mobile are the biggest cities with rail service, and you can easily travel to and from Southern cities (including New Orleans, Atlanta) and travel to and from big cities in the Northeast. View the full list of Alabama train stations and routes below to learn more.

This content was created by train travel advocates and is not affiliated with Amtrak. Visit Amtrak.com for schedules and station amenities.

Alabama Amtrak Stations

StationRoute
Anniston, AL (ATN)Crescent
Birmingham, AL (BHM) (pictured above)Crescent
Mobile (MOE)Mardi Gras
Tuscaloosa, AL (TCL)Crescent

Alabama Amtrak Routes

  • Crescent: NYC-New Orleans via Atlanta
  • Mardi Gras: Mobile-New Orleans

Tips and Things to Know

  • Travel time between Birmingham and Atlanta is about 4.5 hours.
  • Travel time between Mobile and New Orleans is 3 hours and 45 minutes.
  • The Mobile and Birmingham stations are in very walkable areas near sights and landmarks.
  • Travel to Tuscaloosa to visit the University of Alabama.

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Last updated November 2025