Amtrak offers train service through Oklahoma. The Heartland Flyer goes from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth Texas, which is a four hour, 14 minute ride. There are stops in Oklahoma cities Norman, Purcell, Paul's Valley and Armore, before stopping in Gainesville, Texas and on to Forth Worth. One could ride the train there in the morning, and come back that same night after spending a few hours in Fort Worth. Amtrak offers tour deals for Forth Worth, and the train station is close to major shopping and activity centers. Connections are available there to other trains that go nationwide.
Amtrak Station Information
100 South E. K. Gaylord Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
1-800-USA-RAIL
heartlandflyer.com
The Quartz Mountain Flyer offers train rides from Clinton, Okla., to Enid, Frederick, Elk City, and Altus. Trains are available on a private chartered basis. The Flyer goes between the park entrance and Lone Wolf, which is a two-hour narrated ride. There are two departures daily. The Quartz Mountain Resort is on Lake Altus, with a lodge and camping areas.
Quartz Mountain Resort Park
Route 1, Box 40
Lone Wolf, Oklahoma 73655
580-846-9078
shopoklahoma.com/quartzmo.htm
The Oklahoma Railway Museum is a great center for studying and reliving the days of the golden era of the rail in Oklahoma. The museum is in Oklahoma City and offers many exhibits and interesting items as part of a vacation in Oklahoma City. Train rides are available April through August on Saturdays. There are five trips daily. The museum also operates a Christmas Train, and has other special trains throughout the year.
Oklahoma Railway Museum
3400 N.E. Grand Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
(405) 424-8222
oklahomarailwaymuseum.org
