Despite being a sprawling car-oriented city, Houston has an Amtrak station and trains that can take you New Orleans, Los Angeles and many other cities in between. The Sunset Limited route travels through the city three days each week, and if you plan carefully around the train schedule, there are several options for short and … Continue reading Best Amtrak trips from Houston
Viewliner is a specific type of rail car used on some Amtrak routes. There are only Viewliner sleeping, dining and baggage cars, which are single level and most identifiable by the "double-decker" windows (see photo above). All overnight trains that stop in New York City use Viewliners in order to fit in the tunnels surrounding … Continue reading Viewliner trains: Layout, routes and other things to know
Superliner trains are composed of “Superliner” rail cars — a specific model that has two levels. There are Superliner coach cars, sleeper cars, lounge cars and dining cars (to name a few) that can be combined in different ways depending on the needs of the Amtrak route. For example, sleeper and dining cars are added … Continue reading Superliner trains: Layout, routes and other things to know
Connecting the Midwest with the West Coast, the California Zephyr route is one of the longest in the United States. The scenery from the train is stunning, plus you can get off the train at any of the stations on the route for a night (or longer) to explore different parts of America. To start … Continue reading 10 best stops on the California Zephyr route
Train trips in the winter offer magical views of snow, and are a way to reach ski resorts and beaches depending on if you want to embrace or escape the cold. To start planning your trip, here are some of the best Amtrak routes and destinations to check out during the winter months. California Zephyr … Continue reading 10 best Amtrak routes to ride in winter
Amtrak trains stop in almost all U.S. states. The exception is South Dakota, Wyoming, Hawaii and Alaska. To learn about where trains stop and where they go, view the list of Amtrak routes in each state below. Amtrak Routes in Alabama Crescent Amtrak Routes in Arizona Southwest ChiefSunset Limited Amtrak Routes in Arkansas Texas Eagle … Continue reading List of Amtrak Routes by State
In addition to MBTA subway and commuter rail trains, Boston has four Amtrak routes that can take you up and down the coast or west as far as Chicago. There are multiple options for day or weekend trips, so you don't have to travel far to have a fun rail adventure. To get started, here … Continue reading Best Amtrak trips from Boston
Chicago is a great place to start an Amtrak trip. There are many destinations to choose from all around the country. Here are some of the most popular trips with travel times. Destinations are listed in alphabetical order. Chicago to Bloomington Bloomington, Illinois is just over two hours from Chicago via Amtrak train. Multiple trains … Continue reading Amtrak in Chicago: 20 popular train destinations with travel times
For an adventure with Wild West towns, Spanish missions, national parks and historic landmarks, book a trip on Amtrak for an epic experience. Multiple long-distance trains travel across the Western United States, so you can choose the route based on your sightseeing interests. To start planning your Amtrak vacation, see the options below from major … Continue reading Amtrak trips out West: 7 amazing train vacations
Colorado is a popular destination for Amtrak train trips, and for good reason. In addition to having many outdoor recreation opportunities and stunning mountain views, Colorado also has Amtrak stations in highly walkable areas. In some cases, you won’t even need a rental car once you get off the train in order to enjoy hot … Continue reading 5 best Amtrak trips to Colorado
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