
NPS/JUBA
Whether traveling by train along the west coast of the United States or to historic landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty in New York City, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta or cultural attractions such as Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis, Amtrak passengers can connect to public lands and engage in a better understanding of the need to preserve and protect these special natural and cultural resources.
We encourage you to download the The NPS App to help plan your visit on Amtrak, to more than 400 National Park Service areas.
National Trails & Rails Operating Schedule 2025
Train Name |
Season Schedule |
Route Location |
Host Park Site |
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Empire Service | June - November; Saturday | New York City, NY - Hudson, NY | Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historical Sites & the National Parks of New York Harbor |
Adirondack | June - November; Saturday | Saratoga Springs, NY – Westport, NY | Saratoga National Historical Park |
Northeast Regional | April - December; Saturday & Sunday | Washington D.C - New York City, NY | National Mall and Memorial Parks |
Crescent | June – September | (Majority of trips) Atlanta GA - Birmingham, AL & (A few trips) Atlanta, GA - New Orleans, LA | Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park |
Cardinal | May - December | Montgomery, WV - Hinton, WV (one way) & Charleston, WV - Clifton Forge, WV (round-trip) | New River Gorge National Park and Preserve |
Lincoln Service & Texas Eagle | June - August; Saturday & Sunday | Springfield, IL- Chicago, IL | Lincoln Home National Historic Site |
Heartland Flyer | May - September; Friday & Saturday | Oklahoma City, OK - Fort Worth - TX | Oklahoma City National Memorial |
Lincoln Service | May – August; Daily & September – October; Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
St. Louis, MO – Springfield IL | Gateway Arch National Park |
Missouri River Runner | May – August; Daily & September – October; Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
St. Louis, MO – Jefferson City, MO | Gateway Arch National Park |
Empire Builder | April – September; Departing Seattle Sundays & Thursdays; Departing Wenatchee Mondays & Fridays |
Seattle, WA – Wenatchee, WA | Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park – Seattle Unit |
Coast Starlight | April - September; Daily | Seattle, WA – Portland OR | Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park – Seattle Unit |
Coast Starlight | June - September; Saturday | San Jose – Paso Robles | Juan Bautista de Anza National Historical Trail |
Coast Starlight | June - September; Saturday | Santa Barbara – San Luis Obispo | Juan Bautista de Anza National Historical Trail |
All schedules and infomation provided here is subject to change due to volunteer availability and park capacity to host a Trails&Rails volunteer program.
Last updated: May 19, 2025