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Heartland Flyer

Oklahoma City to Fort Worth through the Arbuckle Mountains and the Washita River valley.

RouteOklahoma City, OK – Fort Worth, TX
OperatorAmtrak
Duration4 hours 14 minutes
Distance206 miles
FrequencyDaily (one round trip)
SeasonYear-round

State-supported (Oklahoma + Texas). Funding was a live issue in 2025–26; Texas funding to continue service was confirmed in Aug 2026 reporting. Annual 'Big Game Train' extension to Dallas for the Texas–Oklahoma football weekend.

From the window

Low-moderate scenic claim: Arbuckle Mountains, Washita River valley and Red River crossing into Texas

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✓ Last verified: November 2026