Benson station is a train station in Benson, Arizona. It is served by

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's '' Sunset Limited'' 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

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Depot replica building has been used as a tourist information center. The building is also the location of bus stops for Benson Area Transit and

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. The station is a

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, served only when passengers have tickets to and from the station. The platform is being rebuilt in 2024 as part of Amtrak's effort to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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{{Amtrak Arizona stations Buildings and structures in Cochise County, Arizona Amtrak stations in Arizona Transportation in Cochise County, Arizona Former Southern Pacific Railroad stations Benson, Arizona