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This page was updated Dec. 18, 2008. For recent news about a planned Madison-Portage shuttle, click here.
(Other Amtrak station options: Columbus, Wisconsin Dells, and Milwaukee) Trains Serving: The Empire Builder, Chicago-Seattle/Portland via Minneapolis-St. Paul. One train a day in each direction at 12:27 p.m. (to Milwaukee and Chicago) and 5:34 p.m. (to Seattle/Portland). Check Amtrak for today's arrival and departure information. Check current printed timetables for time for future trips; schedules also available online at www.amtrak.com. (For more information on this train, click here). Directions: From Madison take I-39 to Highway 33 East into Portage. Look for the Amtrak sign at Dunn Street (before downtown), turn left (north) and take it to the CP Rail Office/Amtrak Depot at the end of the street. Ticket Office/Hours: None. Buy onboard or in advance from your travel agency or Amtrak's Web site, or by calling Amtrak at 1-800-USA RAIL. Allow time for mailing. The travel agency in Portage is Free Spirit Travel on the northside in the Amcore Building, 2851 New Pinery Rd. (Highway 51 north), 608/742-5533. Checked Baggage: None, but onboard Amtrak personnel will be helpful in directing you to various luggage storage areas in the lower level or, if in coach, above your seats. SERVICES Parking: Free parking on the west half of the paved parking lot. This is a safe, well lighted station with many rail workers usually around as Portage is a Canadian Pacific freight railroad division point. Important: Do not park next to the depot as this is all reserved for rail workers and your car is subject to being towed. Waiting room: none. Passengers may wait in an enclosed shelter at the west end of the platforn next to the tracks. The shelter is heated in winter; no air conditioning in summer. Restrooms: Go in the CP Rail office through the door toward the tracks. This is not a waiting area, but we're told it's okay to use the restrooms. Pay telephone: Across the street at Mickey D's Firehouse. Restaurants in the area: Mickey D's Firehouse is nearby at 1207 Dunn St. (608/742-3749). Also around the corner is the locally-popular The Friendly Place For Amtrak's own summary of services here, click here. For more information, go to Portage Tourism Committee TAXI: Portage Cab Company, 608/742-4700. Click here for rates. BUS SERVICE: No intercity bus service but a Madison-Portage weekday shuttle is being explored. More *** Spot any outdated information or errors here? Please e-mail us |
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