Amtrak's Heartland Flyer

The Amtrak Heartland Flyer is a daily regional train that offers a flexible and comfortable way to travel between Fort Worth, Texas, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The 206-mile journey takes approximately 4 hours from end to end, offering a convenient travel option with multiple intermediate stops, including Gainesville, TX, and Norman, OK.

This article contains the basics for the Heartland Flyer, including the train’s schedule, accommodation options, food choices, and more.

Whether you plan a trip from end to end or get off at an intermediate stop, this could be a fun train adventure!

Seating accommodation on the Amtrak Heartland Flyer

The Heartland Flyer’s seating accommodations include comfortable upper and lower-level seats with a fold-down tray, individual reading lights, and 120V grounded (three-prong) electric outlets. 

You can store your luggage on the shelf above your seat or use the luggage shelves by the stairs.

Please note that business class is not available on the Heartland Flyer.

Coach car layout

Kev’s coach class travel tips

Over the years, I’ve developed a list of essentials that enhance my travel experience on any Amtrak train. For entertainment ideas, check out my article.

One key is keeping your phone and other electronics charged—otherwise, they quickly become useless. To make this easier, I recommend bringing an extension cord. It allows you to charge multiple devices simultaneously, and if you’re seated in an aisle seat, you can access the outlet without disturbing your seatmate.

Headphones are another essential item, allowing you to use your devices without disturbing others.

Lastly, carrying a water bottle and snacks is always a good idea. I also like to keep some cash handy for the café car, where you can grab something warm to eat or drink. It’s an excellent way to stretch your legs; traveling with a child can make for a fun break.

Food on the Heartland Flyer

The café car offers a variety of hot and cold meals, snacks, and beverages, including alcohol, for your journey. 

The café is on the lower level of one of the cars. The staff will announce the locations while you are on board, or you can ask a conductor. It may be closed at the start and end of the route, but open for the rest.

You may bring food and drink aboard the train, but you cannot consume personal alcohol on the train. Be considerate of other passengers by avoiding pungent food; we all appreciate it.

Due to FDA regulations, do not bring food you brought aboard into the café. Amtrak cannot store, heat, or cool food that you did not purchase onboard.

Pets

Amtrak allows dogs and cats

• Up to 20 pounds with a combined weight of the pet and carrier.
• Paperwork is needed before you leave for the station.
• Everything you need to know about bringing your pet, including the necessary paperwork, is outlined in Amtrak’s pet policy.

If you have a service or comfort animal, read Amtrak’s service animal policy to ensure your animal qualifies and for booking instructions.

Luggage

This train does not offer a checked bag service.

Each passenger may carry on:

• One personal item, up to 25 pounds (12 kg), and 14 x 11 x 7 inches
• Two carry-on pieces of luggage, 50 lbs. (23 kg) and 28 x 22 x 14 inches each

If you transfer to the Pacific Surfliner at some point along your journey, the baggage size limit for that train is 28 x 22 x 11 inches per piece.

Charges apply for additional and oversized luggage; check out Amtrak’s carry-on bag policy for more information.

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Amtrak Heartland Flyer Schedule

Use this schedule or timetable as a guide; check with Amtrak or your eticket for exact times. Click on the stations below to view the services available at each stop.

You can use the button below or print them from Amtrak. I have an article on printing Amtrak schedules for specific routes or customs for your trip using the Amtrak website.

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Kev