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.
The Heartland Flyer service is financed primarily through funds made available by the Oklahoma and Texas Departments of Transportation.
Accommodations vary by train.
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.
Route Highlights
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth - Intermodal Transportation CenterWatch real-life cowboys lead daily cattle drives to the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. Treat your taste buds to down-home Texas barbeque or sizzling sirloins. Dress your heels in custom cowboy boots or cool your heels in an urban oasis of water gardens.
Bike or walk the city’s Trinity River Trails system before catching a concert in the stunning Bass Performance Hall in Sundance Square.
Route Highlights
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma CityGrab your Stetson and watch cowboy history come alive at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Catch barrel racers, ropers and bronco riders at a horse show. Admire traditional and contemporary Native American culture and art at the Red Earth Indian Center.
Venture off the beaten path with a side trip the springs and swimming pools of Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
Route Highlights
Purcell, Oklahoma
PurcellKnown as the "Heart of Oklahoma" and celebrated as the Quarter Horse Capitol of the World, Purcell's history dates back to 1887 when it became a key commercial center along the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad.
Purcell’s charming historic downtown is a must-visit, anchored by unique antique and vintage shops, specialty stores, and delightful restaurants — all near from the historic Train Depot. Explore Love Hotel, a beautifully restored pre-statehood hotel, a renovated historic theater, and a scenic downtown park with an authentic Santa Fe caboose.
Route Highlights
Ardmore, Oklahoma
ArdmoreEstablished in 1887, this southern Oklahoma city’s rich heritage and proud history has been artfully preserved. The Heartland Flyer arrives at the historic Santa Fe Depot. From there, troll through Depot Park to view the historic Mercy Train Continue to the historic downtown area, which features a variety of boutiques, museums and dining options.
Just 10 miles south of town is Lake Murray, Oklahoma’s oldest and largest state park. With 12,400 acres featuring a 5,700-acre lake, visitors can enjoy an array of outdoor activities, including hiking, boating, golfing and more.
Route Highlights
Norman, Oklahoma
NormanHome to the University of Oklahoma, Norman is a vibrant city with small-town charm. Step off the train in the heart of historic Norman and stroll through Legacy Trail Park. Explore shops, restaurants and museums, like the National Weather Museum & Science Center, the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art and the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History.
Outdoor adventurers can head east of Downtown Norman to Lake Thunderbird State Park, Oklahoma’s only urban state park. With 86 miles of shoreline, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, from water sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.
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:
- 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.
- Not valid for bookings made with Amtrak Guest Rewards Points.
- Not valid for Points & Cash Bookings.
- 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.
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.
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