Benson station is a train station in
Benson, Arizona. It is served by
Amtrak's ''
Sunset Limited
The ''Sunset Limited'' is an Amtrak passenger train that for most of its history has operated between New Orleans and Los Angeles, over the nation's second transcontinental route. However, up until Hurricane Katrina in 2005, it operated betwe ...
'' and ''
Texas Eagle'', which pass through Benson 3 days a week in each direction. There are no facilities for Amtrak passengers other than a small metal shelter. The nearby
Southern Pacific Railroad
The Southern Pacific (or Espee from the railroad initials- SP) was an American Class I railroad network that existed from 1865 to 1996 and operated largely in the Western United States. The system was operated by various companies under the ...
Depot replica building has been used as a tourist information center.
Arizona Railroad Structures (Railroad Station Historical Society)
/ref> The building is also the location of bus stops for Benson Area Transit and Greyhound.
The station is a flag stop, served only when passengers have tickets to and from the station.
References
External links
Benson Amtrak station information
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Buildings and structures in Cochise County, Arizona
Amtrak stations in Arizona
Transportation in Cochise County, Arizona
Former Southern Pacific Railroad stations
Benson, Arizona