Amtrak Map

About Amtrak Map

This Amtrak map shows the Amtrak train routes connecting the states together and provides information on the distances to and from major cities within each region or state. The map pf Amtrak shows the passenger train routes for Amtrak, one of the primary modes of travel for millions of Americans each year. This is a greatly simplified Amtrak route map. It is meant to give a general idea of the various Amtrak routes and how they form a transportation grid connecting the West Coast, Midwest, South and Northeast Corridor states.

Amtrak map shows the unique ways in which Amtrak connects up different parts of the country. On the West Coast, you can view the network of city hubs from California, Oregon and Washington that include LA and San Francisco. In the Midwest, the network converges in Chicago with lines on the ground travelling into six different states. In the South, we’ve mapped the connections between states such as Dallas, Houston, New Orleans and Atlanta. And on the East Coast, you can see the highest concentration of rail lines along the Northeast Corridor, passing through Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York City and Boston.

In addition to the Amtrak map the map highlights major travel hubs such as Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. where major routes intersect. State boundaries, cities and place names are included, as well as small inset maps of Alaska and Hawaii. A scale bar is provided on the lower left corner of the main map. The Amtrak map is very dense in the eastern part of the country, particularly in the Northeast Corridor. In contrast, the rail map of the contiguous states includes longer, more widely-separated routes in the western half of the country. This is due to greater distances between cities and towns, and generally lower population density.

List of All Amtrak Trains in the USA

Amtrak

Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) is the primary intercity passenger rail service provider in the United States, headquartered in Washington, DC. Created in 1971 as a federally owned corporation to take over the passenger services being abandoned by private railroads, today's Amtrak has grown to become the nation's primary transporter of intercity passengers offering modern high-performance trains to more than 300 destinations in 46 states. Accessible, safe, productive and environmentally responsible, Amtrak travel provides an alternative to car travel and can be as fast and cost-efficient as air travel for shorter distances.

History and Formation

Amtrak came into being on May 1, 1971, when the Rail Passenger Service Act transferred to the federal government the ownership of most intercity passenger rail service from financially troubled private freight railroads. The publicly owned corporation has operated ever since on a combination of federal appropriations and passenger revenues. Over nearly 40 years, Amtrak has grown from a small start-up into a mature, publicly supported corporation operating a modern, well-maintained system of passenger rail service on over 22,500 miles of track.

Amtrak Network and Coverage

We provide service on more than 21,000 miles of track in 46 states as well as the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Our routes serve more than 500 destinations across the country, including most major cities and towns. The Northeast Corridor, connecting Washington, D.C., Boston and New York, is the busiest passenger rail line in the country. The center of our long-distance network is Chicago, from which our routes travel to the West Coast, the South and the rest of the Midwest.

Services and Train Types

Amtrak offers something for everyone, providing fast, convenient and affordable travel for the daily commuter as well as the leisure traveler. Whether you are traveling up and down the East Coast for business or pleasure, need to get from point A to B in a nearby state, or want to take the time to see this great country from coast to coast, Amtrak can provide the trip for you. For the discerning traveler in the Northeast Corridor, Amtrak's Acela expresses offer the ultimate travel experience, reaching speeds up to 150 mph (241 km/h). On the other hand, Amtrak's regional service can provide fast and efficient travel on short distances within a state or to the next door state, stopping at more locations than the long-distance trains. On the long-distance trains, you can cross the country while being served in a Dining Car with choices of meals in your seat. In addition, you can even sleep on board while traveling across the country.

Ridership and Importance

Amtrak serves 30 million + trips per year for millions of passengers traveling daily to and through more than 300 destinations in nearly 46 states and the District of Columbia. In regions of high population density, taking the train is the smart, convenient, and cost-effective way to get there. But riding Amtrak brings more than arrival at a destination: it supports economic development and tourism and offers a greener way to travel, producing far fewer emissions per traveler than driving in a car or flying in an airplane.

Infrastructure and Operations

Amtrak owns the track in the Northeast Corridor, but leases most of it from freight rail companies. Amtrak is engaged in an all out effort to modernize its systems for the 21st century. From electrifying track miles to buying new trains and modernizing the Station of the Future™ passenger facilities, Amtrak is working hard. Speed, safety and a good passenger experience are Amtrak's highest priorities.

Future Developments and Vision

Amtrak is planning to add more service and routes under its long-term infrastructure plans and with federal investment. In the future, Amtrak wants to add more high-speed rail service, create new routes and upgrade the corridors on which its existing routes travel. Taking trains can be more sustainable, convenient and competitive for travelers in the future.