All Aboard! Amtrak Train Rides to Dude Ranches

Train travel and dude ranches go way back in their relationship. In fact, the historical Northern Pacific Railway influenced early Western expansion and the beginnings of leisure travel to Western States. Early dude ranchers, as in Larry Larom and his peers, founded the Dude Ranchers’ Association in 1926. From the start the organization promoted leisure travel to dude ranches via train and established industry standards.

Traveling to a dude ranch today is still possible. Amtrak is now the modern train travel company. They offer trips from the East Coast of the United States to the West Coast and many places in between. Are you ready to take your next adventure via train?

Immerse yourself in the spirit of the West and travel via train to your next dude ranch. Parasols, lace gloves, suits and heavy trunks are not necessary. Simply purchase your ticket and head out West.

Below are some tools to plan your trip using the contemporary Amtrak trains. The stations are listed by state and the dude ranches close by are linked below the city. If you would like more information please call the Dude Ranchers’ Association at 307.587.2339 or email us at info@duderanch.org. The Amtrak National Route Map (PDF) and the Interactive Map may be helpful as well.