There are 6 Amtrak Stations in Iowa. They serve two of the most scenic routes, the Southwest Chief and the California Zephyr. Taking the train west will lead you to California and east will take you to Chicago. The most scenic views on these trains are to the west from Iowa.
Amtrak Stations In Iowa
| City | Station Code | Routes |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | BRL | California Zephyr |
| Creston | CRN | California Zephyr |
| Fort Madison | FMD | Southwest Chief |
| Mt. Pleasant | MTP | California Zephyr |
| Osceola | OSC | California Zephyr |
| Ottumwa | OTM | California Zephyr |
Amtrak Trains In Iowa
To see all of the possible connections from Iowa see our Amtrak Maps page.
Amtrak Ticket Prices From Iowa
| Train Route | Begin | End | Coach Price |
| California Zephyr | Burlington | Chicago | $30 |
| California Zephyr | Creston | Emeryville, CA | $127 |
| Southwest Chief | Fort Madison | Los Angeles | $142 |
The Southwest Chief and California Zephyr have tickets available in coach and sleeper cars. They also feature an observation car that is open to all passengers.
Booking Amtrak Tickets From Iowa
To book a ticket for any Amtrak Station in Iowa, use our Amtrak ticket booking guide. It will help you to purchase tickets at the lowest price in any class. Amtrak also runs sales and discounts on most routes.
Heading to Emeryville, CA on the California Zephyr will put you near San Francisco. From Emeryville you can take a connecting bus into the city of San Francisco.
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