Heartland Flyer

  • Oklahoma City
  • Fort Worth
4 hours 14 minutes Daily Departure

The Heartland Flyer connects Oklahoma City to Fort Worth, TX daily and also connects travelers to the cowboy state of mind that lives on in the West. At Fort Worth, connections are available to Dallas, Chicago and San Antonio via the Texas Eagle.

Catch a rodeo in Oklahoma City, the "Horse Show Capital of the World." You can also learn about Native American history at the Red Earth Indian Center, and tour the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

Features & Amenities

Amenities vary by train.

Coach Class Seat

Accommodations vary by train.

Heartland Flyer Cafe Menu

Downloadable menus are updated regularly, but menu items and prices are subject to change and may be different from what is available onboard.

Take your small dog or cat along with you on the train. Before you go, learn more about the types of pets allowed, pet reservations and fares, approved pet carriers and additional details.

See the Complete Pet Program Guidelines

Mount a great adventure to cowboy country. Catch a rodeo and watch a genuine cattle drive. Admire Native American art and culture, hunt for fossils or get wild at the zoo. The Heartland Flyer is a modern-day wagon train that takes you to the heart of Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, where Western flavors, fashion and fun await.

“Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” — Will Rogers

 

 

Get On Board with the

Heartland Flyer Kids Club

Get On Board with the

Heartland Flyer Kids Club

Hey kids — come take a ride on the Heartland Flyer. If you're 12 or younger, you can join the Annual Heartland Flyer's Kids' Club.

Join the Fun

Ask your parents to help print the form and fill it out. Then mail it to the address on the form, along with your $20 membership fee. After your membership fees are received, you'll get a Heartland Flyer T-shirt and a certificate good for a complimentary round trip on the Heartland Flyer.

Heartland Flyer T-shirts are available in the following Youth sizes: XS, S, M, L and XL.

About Your Trip Certificate

Kids’ Club members will be issued a certificate good for a complimentary trip on the Heartland Flyer. The certificate contains a special phone number to call for reservations. The certificate expires six months after its issued, but can be used anytime during this period if reservations are available. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.

  • Valid for travel on Heartland Flyer only.
  • To redeem tickets a Club membership and Heartland Flyer Kid’s Club Certificate required at FTW Station.
  • Valid for children ages 2-12 travel free with the purchase of at least one (1) adult rail fare.
  • Valid for (1) round-trip travel, (2) one-way tickets.
  • Valid in Coach.
  • Discount passenger types are permitted.
  • Blackout dates:
    • November 26 - 27, 2024
    • November 30 - December 2, 2024
    • December 23 - 24, 2024
    • December 26 - 27, 2024
    • December 30 - 31, 2024
    • January 2 - 3, 2025
    • April 17 - 18, 2025
    • April 21, 2025
    • November 25 - 26, 2025
    • November 29 - December 1, 2025
    • December 20 - 24, 2025
    • December 26 - 31, 2025 
    • January 2 - 4, 2026
    • April 2 - 3, 2026
    • April 6, 2026
    • November 24 - 25, 2026
    • November 28 - 29, 2026
    • December 19 - 23, 2026
    • December 26 - 30, 2026
  • Children and paying passenger must travel together on same itinerary and have tickets issued together.
  • Not combinable with any other discount offer.
  • In addition to the discount restrictions, this offer is also subject to any restrictions, blackouts, and refund rules that apply to the type of fare purchased; no refund value on free ticket.
  • Once travel has begun, no changes to the itinerary are permitted.
  • Seating is limited and may not be available on all trains.
  • Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Other restrictions may apply.

More Fun for Train Fans

Solve this puzzle to learn about the Heartland Flyer's route.
Heartland Flyer Crossword Puzzle

Learn about the railroad and the many places you can go with fun and educational activities.
Amtrak Kids Activity Center

 

 

Trails & Rails - Heritage Appreciation Onboard

An innovative partnership program between the National Park Service and Amtrak, the Trails & Rails program provides Amtrak passengers with educational opportunities to foster an appreciation of a selected region's natural and cultural heritage and renews the long tradition of associating railroads with National Parks.

As part of the Trails & Rails program, National Park Service guides from the Chickasaw National Recreation Area are onboard the Heartland Flyer between Oklahoma City and Ft. Worth.

Learn More about Trails & Rails

Trails & Rails - Heritage Appreciation Onboard

An innovative partnership program between the National Park Service and Amtrak, the Trails & Rails program provides Amtrak passengers with educational opportunities to foster an appreciation of a selected region's natural and cultural heritage and renews the long tradition of associating railroads with National Parks.

As part of the Trails & Rails program, National Park Service guides from the Chickasaw National Recreation Area are onboard the Heartland Flyer between Oklahoma City and Ft. Worth.

Learn More about Trails & Rails

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Guest Rewards