I booked an overnight train in an Amtrak bedroom, a private cabin with a full bathroom, and thought it didn't feel cramped ...
I packed lots of essentials for my five-hour Amtrak ride, but I didn't think of everything I needed. My Kindle, tripod, and headphones came in handy for keeping me entertained on my journey. However, ...
I had to book Amtrak instead of flying, and it made my holiday travel experience less of a hassle. A generous luggage policy and my worry about airport disruptions made train travel more appealing.
Amtrak is making travel significantly cheaper this winter. For a limited time, riders can take up to 10 train rides within 30 ...
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Choosing plan B for an Amtrak train trip

By Sharon Whitley Larsen Confronted with last year's government shutdown, many travelers had to scramble to redo their travel ...
There’s something magical about watching the world pass by from a train window as mountains roll in the distance, lakes shimmer under the sun, and forests ablaze with color. Yet, one of America’s most ...
I took Amtrak trains from California to Washington, DC, which took me 77 hours over four days. Consider bringing your own snacks, and know you can request hot water for instant meals and tea. Be ...
Amtrak announced Aug. 7 that the new trainsets would be placed into revenue service on Aug. 28. The announcement proclaimed: “NextGen Acela is the all-new, premium ride from Amtrak, running between ...
Booking is straightforward through Amtrak’s website or app, where sale prices are displayed alongside fare options during the ...