Alabama to Texas by train is a more interesting proposition than older rail maps might suggest. Mobile has passenger service again, and the Gulf Coast journey to New Orleans creates a way to connect with trains farther west. For someone who enjoys rail travel, that is a useful addition to the choices available.
It does not create a seamless bargain to Texas. This article assesses Mobile, Alabama, to Houston, Texas, using Mardi Gras Service and the Sunset Limited. The $250 headline amount has not been verified as a dated fare. The key limitation is the connection: the schedules examined require an overnight in New Orleans, while the westbound train to Houston runs only three days a week.
Mobile Has a Real Passenger Train Again, but It Does Not Continue Directly Through to Texas
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service links Mobile with New Orleans through coastal Mississippi. Regular service began in August 2025, and the operator marked its first anniversary in August 2026. An article that simply says Mobile has no Amtrak service would therefore miss an important change…