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train lines2
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What train companies travel to Fort Madison, Iowa?

Located in Iowa, Fort Madison is accessible by train from 6 other cities. You can choose from 7 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? Bus tickets to Fort Madison are also available.

Train companies serving Fort Madison

TrainRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak591d 7h 53m$247.26
Amtrak Southwest Chief88h 17m$127.96
  • 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 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, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Fort Madison by train with Amtrak Southwest Chief giving them a 4.2 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Southwest Chief had the most comfortable train service to Fort Madison taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Southwest Chief offers. They rate Amtrak Southwest Chief a 4.6 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Fort Madison punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak Southwest Chief has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Fort Madison, rating them a 3.8 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$39.00 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, trains from Chicago to Fort Madison had the lowest average price at $39.00.

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.

Fort Madison is the third most popular destination for train trips in Iowa. It also ranks number 489 in United States. Fort Madison ranks number 4 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Fort Madison via train service. On average 4 direct daily train trips serve Fort Madison.
The population of Fort Madison is 10717. Fort Madison ranks number 4 in terms of population in Iowa and number 521 in all of United States.
Train tickets to Fort Madison range from for a short trip to Fort Madison, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Fort Madison starts at , and a longer trip by train to Fort Madison can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $39.
People who take the train to Fort Madison are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, 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 center 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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