Flagstaff station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Flagstaff, AZ
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| Location | 1 East Route 66 Flagstaff, AZ 86001 |
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| Coordinates | 35°11′51″N 111°38′57″W / 35.1974°N 111.6491°W | ||||||||||||
| Owned by | City of Flagstaff | ||||||||||||
| Line(s) | BNSF Railway Seligman Subdivision | ||||||||||||
| Platforms | 1 side platform | ||||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||||
| Connections | Mountain Line | ||||||||||||
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| Station code | FLG | ||||||||||||
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| Opened | 1926 | ||||||||||||
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| Passengers (2018) | 43,412  9.1% |
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Flagstaff Santa Fe station
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U.S. Historic district
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| Architectural style | Tudor Revival | ||||||||||||
| Part of | Railroad Addition Historic District (ID83002989) | ||||||||||||
| Designated CP | January 18, 1983 | ||||||||||||
Flagstaff Station is a busy train station in Flagstaff, Arizona. It is located at 1 East Route 66. This station is where you can catch an Amtrak train, specifically the Southwest Chief.
The building used to be a train depot for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Today, it's not just for trains. It also works as a visitor center. Here you can find out about local attractions. You can even pick up a rental car. The station is close to Northern Arizona University. It is also near the Lowell Observatory (where Pluto was discovered!). Cool natural spots like Sunset Crater and the Walnut Canyon National Monument are also nearby. You can also find ski resorts in the area.
History of Flagstaff Station
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built this station in 1926. It sits high up, about 6,902 feet (2,104 meters) above sea level. Next to it is an even older building. This is the 1886 freight depot. It was built by the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad.
Both the old Santa Fe Depot and the Atlantic and Pacific Depot are important. They are part of the Railroad Addition Historic District. This means they are recognized for their historical value.
Train and Bus Routes
Flagstaff Station is a hub for different types of transportation. You can catch trains and buses from here.
Train Services
- The Southwest Chief is the main Amtrak train that stops here. It travels across the country.
Bus and Shuttle Services
- The Mountain Line offers city bus service. These buses help you get around Flagstaff.
- Open Road Tours provides shuttle services. You can travel to places like Phoenix, Sedona, and the Grand Canyon.
- Greyhound also runs intercity bus services. Their station is very close by.
Sometimes, you can book Greyhound and Open Road services through Amtrak. This makes planning your trip easier.
- Amtrak – Stations – Flagstaff, AZ
