Passenger Rail service in Kentucky is presently provided by Amtrak. Amtrak trains serve four cities in Kentucky. The Cardinal serves the cities of Maysville, South Portsmouth, and Ashland and runs from Chicago, Illinois to Washington, D.C. The City of New Orleans provides service from Chicago to New Orleans, Louisiana, passing through Fulton. A Thruway motorcoach connection is provided at Louisville, connecting Louisville and Indianapolis continuing to Chicago.
Kentucky Amtrak Stations
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Ashland, KY (AKY) |
99 15th Street
Ashland, KY 41101 |
Cardinal Route |
| Fulton, KY (FTN) |
21 Newton Road
Fulton, KY 42041 |
City of New Orleans Route |
| Louisville, KY (LVL) |
Greyhound Station
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd
Louisville, KY 40203 |
Thruway Motorcoach |
| Maysville, KY (MAY) |
West Front Street
Maysville, KY 41056 |
Cardinal Route |
| South Portsmouth, KY (SPM) |
Rte 23 & Main Street
South Shore, KY 41174 |
Cardinal Route |
Passenger Rail Studies
KYTC Passenger Rail Studies
Examination of I-75, I-64, and I-71 High Speed Rail Corridors
Regional Passenger Rail Initiatives
Nationwide Passenger Rail Initiatives