One thing in life that is worth experiencing is taking a trip on an Amtrak train. There is something unique about traveling by train versus other transportation. You get to sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery in a relaxing kind of way. Oklahoma’s Amtrak train is the Heartland Flyer and takes passengers from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth, Texas, with multiple stops along the way. The price ranges from $58 to $98 round trip, depending on the how far in advance you book your travel.
You can take this epic train ride and return the same day, or spend the night in Fort Worth and return the following day. Either way, this train ride will be unforgettable. Let’s take a look at the Heartland Flyer and its route from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth.
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Once the Heartland Flyer arrives in Fort Worth, TX, you have more options of connecting to other routes in Texas and beyond.
The schedule of the Heartland Flyer allows passengers to enjoy an afternoon in Fort Worth and return the same day.
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The Heartland Flyer departs Oklahoma City at 8:25 am and arrives in Fort Worth at 12:23 pm. It then departs Fort Worth at 5:25 pm and arrives back in Oklahoma City at 9:23 pm. The travel time with stops is approximately 4 hours each way.
The first stop after leaving the Santa Fe Depot in Oklahoma City will be in Norman.
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The train will stop and pick up a few more passengers before its next stop in Purcell.
The Heartland Flyer travels at speeds up to 79 mph in Oklahoma and 59 mph in Texas.
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Both speeds allow passengers to enjoy the train ride at a comfortable pace.
The route from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth is part of the “Trails and Rails” Program – a partnership between the National Park Service and Amtrak.
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The Trails and Rails Program on the Heartland Flyer serves to educate passengers on many topics such as: the diverse culture of Oklahoma and Texas; the landscape of the area; the wildlife and more. Volunteers from Chickasaw National Recreation Area act as tour guides along the route and are available for questions.
The stop in Ardmore is the last stop in Oklahoma, before moving into Texas.
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The next stop is 37 miles away in Gainesville, TX.
Passengers can sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery from Oklahoma to Texas.
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The train has a snack bar on board and offers snacks, sandwiches, drinks, cocktails, chips and souvenirs for purchase.
The Heartland Flyer features an upper level coach section with spacious reclining seats, reading lights and large windows for viewing.
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On the lower level of one of the cars is where you’ll find the snack bar and sofa style seating.
Once you arrive at the Fort Worth station, you can catch a cab to take you around Fort Worth.
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Fort Worth is full of top-notch restaurants, shops, museums and much more.
You can spend the afternoon enjoying Fort Worth or extend your day trip to an overnight stay in one of Fort Worth’s beautiful hotels.
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No matter what day you depart Fort Worth, the departure time for the Heartland Flyer is 5:25 pm.
Who’s ready for an epic train ride? Have you ever traveled on the Heartland Flyer? If so, what did you think about it?