What does this train stations ranking show?

It orders states by Passenger train stations and the railway network. It is a comparison of this one published measure, not an overall ranking of where to live.

Where do these figures come from?

BTS NTAD Amtrak Stations supplies this measure. States without a comparable published value are shown as not ranked rather than estimated.

How should I use this ranking?

Use it to narrow a search, then open a state or county profile for the underlying figures, source dates and caveats. A statewide number may not describe every neighbourhood.

Rankings · Transportation

Highest train stations by state

Passenger train stations and the railway network.

How many Amtrak rail stations sit inside this area, shaded on the map, with the railway network drawn over it. Most counties have no station. Bus-only stops are excluded. The national view shows the passenger network; open a state for freight, yards and other track.

How to read this ranking

California has the highest published train stations in this comparison, at 85. The next states shown are Illinois (30) and New York (27).

The table orders 51 states by passenger train stations and the railway network. It describes one published measure, not an overall judgment about where to live.

Use the result as a starting point, then compare the underlying source, dates, and local county figures before making a decision. How many Amtrak rail stations sit inside this area, shaded on the map, with the railway network drawn over it. Most counties have no station. Bus-only stops are excluded. The national view shows the passenger network; open a state for freight, yards and other track.

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Frequently asked questions

What does this ranking show?: It orders states by Passenger train stations and the railway network. It is one measure, not an overall verdict on where to live.
Where do the figures come from?: BTS NTAD Amtrak Stations. States without a comparable published figure are listed as not ranked rather than estimated.
How should I use it?: Use it to narrow your search, then open a state or county profile for the source date, caveats and local context.

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Source: BTS NTAD Amtrak Stations. · How this is built

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