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Key HighlightsTry the Missouri River Runner for an easy way to travel. This is the main Amtrak route that goes through major cities like Kansas City and St. Louis.You can see famous places such as Kansas City Union Station and go to newer amtrak stations like St. Louis Gateway Station.Have...

Key HighlightsYou can explore Mississippi with easy Amtrak passenger train service.There are two main routes, the Crescent and City of New Orleans, that connect you to big cities.Main Amtrak station stops are in Jackson, Meridian, and Laurel.There will be a new train service running along the Gulf Coast. This service...

Key HighlightsGet to know Minnesota's main Amtrak stations, like the well-known Saint Paul Union Depot.Find out about the Empire Builder route. This path offers pretty views and takes you from Minnesota to big cities like Chicago, Seattle, and Portland.Check out Metro Transit's Blue and Green light rail lines in the...

Key HighlightsFind out about Michigan’s three main Amtrak routes: the Wolverine, Blue Water, and Pere Marquette. These connect you with Chicago and the Midwest.See which big Amtrak stations like Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Battle Creek have daily passenger service.Learn how the historic Michigan Central Station has been restored and is...

Key HighlightsMassachusetts has a few main train stations. These include Boston’s South Station, North Station, and Back Bay Station.Amtrak trains help people get around, with routes like the Northeast Regional, Acela Express, and Lake Shore Limited. These routes connect the state to many places.The MBTA commuter rail network makes local...

Key HighlightsMaryland has a helpful rail network. It uses Amtrak for trips far from home and MARC for travel in your area.Baltimore Penn Station is a main train station. You can reach big cities and local rides from here.MARC runs its train service on three lines—these are the Penn line,...

Key HighlightsReady to see Maine by train? Here is what you need to know before you go.The Amtrak Downeaster train is the best way for people to travel to Maine from Boston’s North Station.The main Amtrak stations in Maine are Portland, Brunswick, Freeport, Saco, and Wells.The Portland Transportation Center is...

Key HighlightsFind out about the main Amtrak stations in Kansas. These include places in Lawrence, Topeka, and Newton.See what the major routes are. The main one is the Southwest Chief, which goes from Chicago to Los Angeles.Kansas City has a big station. But Union Station is in Missouri, and it...

Key HighlightsGet the ease of traveling through Iowa with Amtrak. The stations link you to top places you want to visit.Iowa has two main Amtrak routes: the nice California Zephyr and the famous Southwest Chief.Main Iowa Amtrak stations are in Burlington, Creston, Fort Madison, Mount Pleasant, Osceola, and Ottumwa.The Fort...

Key HighlightsIdaho now has one Amtrak station that is open, and it is in Sandpoint.This Idaho station is an important stop on the Empire Builder route. It links Chicago, Seattle, and Portland and gives people a nice trip.Even though there is only one spot for people to get on and...

Key HighlightsSee Hawaii's two different rail rides. One is the modern Honolulu rail system. The other is an old railway on Oahu.The new Skyline makes it easy to go around Honolulu. It can take you right into the city center.Go with the Hawaiian Railway Society to hear stories about Oahu’s...

Key HighlightsPlanning to take a train in Georgia? Here is what you need to know.Amtrak is the main way to get passenger rail service in the state. It connects many major cities.Atlanta’s main train station is Peachtree Station. It is a big stop on the Crescent route.The Crescent route lets...