Passenger Rail service in Kentucky is provided by Amtrak. Amtrak trains serve four cities in Kentucky via two routes. The Cardinal Route serves the cities of Ashland, Maysville, and South Portsmouth. This route runs from Chicago, IL to Washington D.C. The City of New Orleans Route provides service from Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA while passing through Fulton, KY. A Thruway motorcoach connection is provided at Louisville, connecting Louisville and Indianapolis to Chicago.
Kentucky Amtrak Stations
| 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 1211 West Broadway STE 100 Louisville, KY 40203 | via bus to Indianapolis Amtrak Station
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| Maysville, KY (MAY) | West Front Street Maysville, KY 41056 | Cardinal Route |
| South Portsmouth, KY (SPM) | Main Street & US 23 South Shore, KY 41174 | Cardinal Route |
Passenger Railroads Map
Recreational Rail Lines in Kentucky
For additional information on the above recreational rail lines and other nearby tourist attractions, please visit the Kentucky Tourism webpage.
High Speed Rail Study
Examination of I-75, I-64 and I-71 High Speed Rail
