There are only four Amtrak train stations in Kentucky, which are in the northern and western part of the state. Unfortunately, none of the stations are in major cities. See the list of Kentucky Amtrak stations and routes below to learn more.

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Kentucky Amtrak Stations

StationRoute
Ashland, KY (AKY) Cardinal
Fulton, KY (FTN) City of New Orleans
Maysville, KY (MAY) (pictured above)Cardinal
South Portsmouth, KY (SPM)Cardinal

Kentucky Amtrak Routes

  • Cardinal: Chicago-NYC via West Virginia
  • City of New Orleans: Chicago-New Orleans

Tips and Things to Know

  • Cardinal trains stop in Kentucky overnight.
  • FlixBus is a transportation option for Louisville and Lexington.
  • Both Kentucky routes travel to Chicago, where you can transfer to many other trains.
  • There is one train per day in each direction on the City of New Orleans route, but the Cardinal only operates three days per week.
  • You can select Louisville, Kentucky on the Amtrak website and app to book bus or bus + rail transportation.

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Last updated November 2025