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How to get to Oklahoma City by train
| Routes | 4 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| train lines | 2 |
| Stations | 1 |
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About Oklahoma City
Often overlooked by travelers, Oklahoma City features a treasure trove of fun and quirky little secrets that will keep you enchanted. Among the city’s most famous attractions is the Museum of Osteology, which is one of the only two osteology museums in North America. Featuring more than 300 complete skeletons, as well as 400 different skulls, the museum is a unique experience that will leave you pleasantly satisfied. For those interested in the city’s history and its Western heritage, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum offers deep insights into the period.
After a day of exploring the city’s many museums, unwind at Bricktown, which offers some of the best entertainment establishments and eateries in town. Oklahoma City boasts a large population of Vietnamese Americans, and one of the best spots to try out amazing pho noodles is at Pho Ca Dao, a local favorite. In case you want to enjoy the most authentically Oklahoman dishes, try Cattlemen’s Steakhouse, the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the city.
Travelers can catch a bus from several different places in the city depending on the carrier you are traveling with. For train travelers, the Oklahoma City Amtrak station is located right in the heart of downtown making it easily accessible. The city is served by two airports: the Will Rogers World Airport, which is located 6 miles southwest of Downtown, and the Wiley Post Airport, seven miles northwest of the central business district.
Station Information
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Link to image attributionThe Oklahoma City Amtrak Station, also known as the historic Santa Fe Depot, is a stunning Art Deco building designed and built in 1934. Oklahoma City is the origin point for Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer train to Fort Worth, where travelers can connect to other Amtrak trains in the nation’s largest passenger rail network. The station has a few vending machines, restrooms, and a seating area where you may spot a few heads craned back to admire the intricate geometric mosaics on the ceiling. Located in the Bricktown neighborhood of downtown OKC, the station is within walking distance to Paycom Center (home of the NBA’s Oklahoma Thunder) and Bricktown Ballpark (home of the MLB’s OKC Dodgers).
Popular train stations in Oklahoma City:
100 S EK Gaylord Blvd
What train companies travel to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
Located in Oklahoma, Oklahoma City is accessible by train from 4 other cities. You can choose from 4 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Oklahoma City on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Oklahoma City are also available.
Train companies serving Oklahoma City
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 210 | 1d 3h 51m | $194.71 |
| Amtrak Heartland Flyer | 5 | 3h 8m | $25.79 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad 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 restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
The Amtrak Heartland Flyer, operated by Amtrak, connects Oklahoma City with Fort Worth, Texas, in under five hours, with stops in cities like Purcell and Gainesville. Onboard, passengers can enjoy extra legroom alongside air-conditioned cars, restrooms, and power outlets.
Which train carrier has the best service to Oklahoma City?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Oklahoma City by train with Amtrak Heartland Flyer giving them a 4.6 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Heartland Flyer had the most comfortable train service to Oklahoma City taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Heartland Flyer offers. They rate Amtrak Heartland Flyer a 4.7 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Oklahoma City punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak Heartland Flyer has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Oklahoma City, rating them a 4.4 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main train station in Oklahoma City is 100 S EK Gaylord Blvd. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Oklahoma City.
| Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 1d 18h 45m | $381.93 |
| Little Rock | 23h 56m | $123.00 |
| Peoria | 19h 47m | $154.40 |
| Pittsburgh | 1d 22h 28m | $280.00 |
| Richmond | 2d 0h 13m | $403.62 |
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