While Amtrak maintains an extensive rail network across the United States, its direct train services do not reach every contiguous state. Specifically, Amtrak trains do not operate within South Dakota or Wyoming.
Amtrak provides vital intercity rail service, connecting hundreds of destinations across the country. However, its comprehensive presence, which includes both train routes and connecting bus services (known as thruway services), varies by state.
States Not Served by Amtrak Trains
- South Dakota: This is one of the contiguous states where Amtrak has no services whatsoever. This means there are no Amtrak train stations or connecting bus services available within South Dakota's borders.
- Wyoming: Although Amtrak has a presence in Wyoming, it is solely through thruway connecting bus services. This indicates that while you can connect to the Amtrak network via bus from Wyoming, there are no direct Amtrak train routes that run through or stop within the state.
This means that while the Amtrak network covers the vast majority of the contiguous states, there are specific areas where direct train travel is not an option.
Summary of Amtrak Train Service Absence
| State | Type of Amtrak Service Absence |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | No services of any kind (train or thruway) |
| Wyoming | Only thruway connecting bus services (no direct train routes) |
