Heartland Flyer — Schedules, Fares & Stops

The Heartland Flyer connects Oklahoma City, OK and Fort Worth, TX over a 206-mile route operated by Amtrak (ODOT/TxDOT), calling at 6 stations across 3 states.

Quick Facts

Operator: Amtrak (ODOT/TxDOT)
Service type: State-Supported Corridor
Endpoints: Oklahoma City ↔ Fort Worth
Distance: 206 mi
Frequency: Daily
Stations: 6
States served: 3 (OK, GA, TX)
Typical fare range: $29 – $58

Route guide

The Heartland Flyer is a state-supported corridor service operated by Amtrak (ODOT/TxDOT). Trains run Daily over 206 miles of mainline track between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, calling at 6 intermediate and terminal stations across 3 states. For background reading on the corridor, several archival route histories are available alongside the operator's own marketing pages.

What to watch for: Cross-Timbers prairie of southern Oklahoma; the Red River crossing into Texas.

History & service notes

Inaugurated in 1999 with state subsidies from Oklahoma and (since 2006) Texas, restoring passenger rail to Oklahoma after a fifteen-year absence. Riders interested in pre-Amtrak operating history of the line can consult classic timetable archives for fuller context.

Equipment

Typical consist on the Heartland Flyer includes superliner cars and a Charger SC-44 locomotive. Equipment assignments may vary by departure and season; consult the operator for the most current information.

Stops along the route

Stations are listed in geographical order from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth. Times and exact stop sequencing depend on the specific train number and direction; refer to the operator's timetable for departures.

Sample fares & travel times

Approximate one-way fare ranges and travel times for popular city pairs on this route. Fares vary widely by demand, time of booking, and class of service — these figures are reference midpoints suitable for planning, not booking. Click any pair for a fuller trip guide.

From	To	Distance	Time	Fare
Oklahoma City	Norman	41 mi	59m	$15 – $30
Norman	Pauls Valley	41 mi	59m	$15 – $30
Pauls Valley	Ardmore	41 mi	59m	$15 – $30
Ardmore	Gainesville	41 mi	59m	$15 – $30
Gainesville	Fort Worth	41 mi	59m	$15 – $30
Norman	Fort Worth	165 mi	3h 28m	$26 – $51
Oklahoma City	Pauls Valley	82 mi	1h 48m	$19 – $37
Pauls Valley	Fort Worth	124 mi	2h 39m	$22 – $44
Oklahoma City	Ardmore	124 mi	2h 39m	$22 – $44
Ardmore	Fort Worth	82 mi	1h 48m	$19 – $37
Oklahoma City	Gainesville	165 mi	3h 28m	$26 – $51
Norman	Gainesville	124 mi	2h 39m	$22 – $44
Oklahoma City	Fort Worth	206 mi	4h 17m	$29 – $58

Connections & transfers

Major hubs along the route offer cross-platform transfers to other intercity and commuter services. From Oklahoma City, riders can change for connecting trains and intercity buses; the same is true at Fort Worth. The corridor passes through cities including Oklahoma City, Norman, and Fort Worth, each with its own onward service map. A useful reference for cross-network connections is the consolidated national rail connection guide, updated each timetable change.

Trip planning tip. The Heartland Flyer's lowest fares typically appear when booked 14 days or more in advance, and on midweek departures. Same-day "walk-up" fares are usually closer to the upper end of the range shown. Saver and Value buckets sell out first.