About passenger rail
Rail passenger service in Iowa is currently provided by Amtrak on the California Zephyr from Chicago, Ill., to Oakland, Calif., and the Southwestern Chief from Chicago, Ill., to Los Angeles, Calif.
The California Zephyr operates over the BNSF Railway Co. (BNSF) tracks in southern Iowa, providing daily trips in both directions. Stations include Burlington, Mount Pleasant, Ottumwa, Osceola, and Creston.
The Southwest Chief also operates daily in both directions over the BNSF tracks in extreme southeast Iowa, with one stop in Fort Madison.
For information and reservations, see Amtrak's Web site, call Amtrak at
800-USA-RAIL or contact your local travel agent.
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