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Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Lamy to Fort Madison. Traveling by train from Lamy to Fort Madison usually takes around 20 hours and 47 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
Distance | 867 mi (1396 km) |
Fastest train | 20h 47m |
Lowest price | $146.31 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Southwest Chief |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Lamy to Fort Madison?
Amtrak Southwest Chief is the one and only train line which connects Lamy to Fort Madison. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak Southwest Chief | 1 | 20h 47m | $146.31 |
The Southwest Chief is a passenger train operated by America’s largest train service, Amtrak. The full route travels over 2,200 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, which takes over 43 hours. The train covers the stretch from Lamy to Fort Madison in about 20 hours and 47 minutes. In addition to standard Coach Class seats, the Southwest Chief offers several sleeper cabin options on longer journeys. Amtrak’s Southwest Chief is consistently ranked as one of the most scenic train routes in America, thanks to the stunning views of the Painted Desert, the Red Cliffs of Sedona, and the Grand Canyon you’ll see from your train window.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Lamy and Fort Madison is approximately 867 miles, or 1396 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 20 hours and 47 minutes,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Lamy to Fort Madison are the most crowded on Wednesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Wednesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Lamy at 1:00pm and arrives in Fort Madison around 20 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Fort Madison with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Fort Madison to Lamy.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Lamy?
Main departure station: Santa Fe County Rd 33 - 152 Old Lamy Trl
There is one train station in Lamy.
All train stations in Lamy:
Santa Fe County Rd 33 - 152 Old Lamy Trl
Where is the train station in Fort Madison?
Main arrival station: Historic Santa Fe Station
Fort Madison has one train station.
Train stations in Fort Madison:
Historic Santa Fe Station
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