Experience the Parks by Train

Volunteers share stories about national, state, and local parks as well as places of interest along the routes of selected Amtrak trains.

NPS/LaRochelle

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 2024

The 2024 Trails & Rails Season
This information is subject to change based on park capacity and volunteer availability.

Host Park Site	Host Train Name	2024 Operating Season
National Parks of New York Harbor	Adirondack/Empire Service	May - November
Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites	Adirondack/Empire Service	May - November
Saratoga National Historical Park	Adirondack/Empire Service	May - November
National Mall and Memorial Parks	Northeast Regional	April - December
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park	Crescent	June - September
Gateway Arch National Park	Lincoln Service/Missouri River Runner	May - October
Lincoln Home National Historic Site	Lincoln Service/Texas Eagle	June - August
Oklahoma City National Memorial	Heartland Flyer	May - August; October
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area	Empire Builder	April - August
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park - Seattle Unit	Empire Builder/Coast Starlight	April - September
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail	Coast Starlight	March - September