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How to get to Fort Madison by train
- Routes
- 15
- Trips per day
- 20
- train lines
- 2
- Stations
- 1
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Station Information
Popular train stations in Fort Madison:
- Historic Santa Fe Station
What train companies travel to Fort Madison, IA?
Located in Iowa, Fort Madison is accessible by train from 15 other cities. You can choose from 20 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Fort Madison on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Coach tickets to Fort Madison are also available.
Train companies serving Fort Madison
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 48 | 17 hrs, 7 mins | €136.86 |
| Amtrak Southwest Chief | 15 | 13 hrs, 1 min | €90.47 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railway service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi and power sockets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
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. 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.
Which train carrier has the best service to Fort Madison?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travellers who booked on Wanderu rave about travelling to Fort Madison by train with Amtrak Southwest Chief, giving it a 4.5 rating out of 5.
Travellers also mentioned that Amtrak Southwest Chief had the most comfortable train service to Fort Madison, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Amtrak Southwest Chief at 4.8 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in Fort Madison punctually, travellers suggest that Amtrak Southwest Chief has the best on-time performance on its train schedules to Fort Madison, rating it 3.9 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
€18.75 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Fort Madison, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Fort Madison. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Fort Madison was €18.75.
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The main train station in Fort Madison is Historic Santa Fe Station. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Fort Madison.
The closest airport to Fort Madison is Keokuk Municipal Airport (EOK), located 13.2 miles from the city centre of Fort Madison.
Fort Madison ranks number 5 among the most popular train destinations in Iowa. Fort Madison ranks number 435 among train destinations in the country. Fort Madison has the second most train connections in Iowa. There are 15 direct train schedules arriving in Fort Madison each day.
The population of Fort Madison is 10,717. It ranks number 3 by population in Iowa. It ranks number 362 by population in the country.
A short train trip to Fort Madison, under 60 miles, can cost as little as €18.75. A 60 to 200 mile train trip to Fort Madison starts at €29.46. A longer trip by train to Fort Madison can be as cheap as €35.71. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €18.75.
People who take the train to Fort Madison are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent services, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Fort Madison easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city centre of Fort Madison is Historic Santa Fe Station, located just 0.1 miles away. Select Historic Santa Fe Station as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Fort Madison. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
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