We’re inviting travelers to ride the rails to Grapevine, Texas for a car-free vacation experience! Whether it’s traveling across America or taking a staycation, trains can help you get here without the hassles of congested highway traffic.
Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer has daily connections from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth Central Station.
Additionally, Amtrak’s Texas Eagle now runs daily, connects to more than 40 stops that stretch from Chicago to Los Angeles. Along the way, it takes you deep in the heart of Texas as it rolls through San Antonio, Austin, San Marcos, Waco, Mineola, Marshall, Dallas and Fort Worth Central Station.
From Fort Worth Central Station, riders can catch the Trinity Metro TEX Rail and visit Grapevine, Texas for a car-free vacation experience. Once in Grapevine, everything is a short walk or shuttle-ride away! More train adventures await with the Grapevine Vintage Railroad!
With train connections from across the country to DFW, travelers looking for adventure have easy, car-free access to Grapevine’s many hotels and resorts, bistros and cafes, boutiques, and outdoor adventures.
Enjoy a ride with Amtrak as they celebrate 50 years of connecting people and places across the country. Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer will put you in a cowboy state of mind with its daily connections from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth. Additionally, Amtrak’s Texas Eagle now runs daily and connects to more than 40 stops that stretch from Chicago to Los Angeles. Along the way, it takes you deep in the heart of Texas as it rolls through San Antonio, Austin, San Marcos, Waco, Mineola, Marshall, Dallas and FortWorth.
“On Amtrak, we don’t care if your socks match or not because we are never going to see your feet,” said Marc Magliari, Public Relations Manager for Amtrak Government Affairs and Corporate Communications. “Amtrak offers roomy travel and is friendly to people with disabilities. Our trains are reliable and are built for going farther with roomier seating and options to ride in coach, a private roomette or bedroom.” On Amtrak’s Texas Eagle, enjoy traveling free from the hustle and bustle of highway traffic and take a walk to the Sightseer Lounge. With its domed windows, riders experience unlimited views of the passing countryside and expansive Texas skies. The trains also offer a variety of food options to keep you satisfied along your journey.
“Unlike in a car, on a train you don’t have to pull off the highway to find somewhere to eat. We offer full meals in the dining car and a snack bar as well. You can eat on the train and save time as you travel,” Magliari said. For your next trip, watch the world roll by from the roomy comfort of a train. For more information on Amtrak, call 800-USA-RAIL.
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