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Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Fort Madison to La Plata. The train trip from Fort Madison to La Plata is usually about one hour and 7 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 75 mi (120 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 7m |
| Lowest price | $464.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Southwest Chief |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Fort Madison to La Plata?
Amtrak Southwest Chief is the one and only train line which connects Fort Madison to La Plata. 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 | 1h 7m | $464.00 |
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 Fort Madison to La Plata in about 1 hours and 7 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
Trains departing from Fort Madison to La Plata tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Fort Madison at 6:00pm and arrives in La Plata about an hour later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to La Plata 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 La Plata to Fort Madison.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Fort Madison?
Main departure station: Historic Santa Fe Station
There is one train station in Fort Madison.
All train stations in Fort Madison:
Historic Santa Fe Station
Where is the train station in La Plata?
Main arrival station: 535 N Owensby St
La Plata has one train station.
All train stations in La Plata:
535 N Owensby St
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