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10 best Midwest Amtrak trips

Visit lakes, museums, breweries and more with an Amtrak trip to the Midwest.
10 best train trips from Dallas

Everything is bigger in Texas, including train travel. Amtrak’s longest route (the Texas Eagle) stops in the city daily along with multiple Trinity Railway Express trains. You can take a quick trip to Fort Worth or travel overnight to cities across the country. For travel inspiration, explore the best Amtrak trips from Dallas below and…
Best Amtrak trips from Toledo

Ready to take a train trip from Toledo? Two Amtrak routes stop at the downtown station: Capitol Limited and Lake Shore Limited. Both travel to Chicago and the East Coast with stops along the way. To start planning your trip, here are best Amtrak trips that don’t involve middle-of-the-night travel. New York City and Boston…
10 best mountain getaways on Amtrak

There are many great Amtrak getaways to choose from if you’re looking for a mountain escape. Cabins, hiking trails, ski slopes, spas — even hot springs and glaciers — can all be reached via Amtrak train. To start planning your rail trip, here are 10 of the best destinations across the United States for hiking,…
8 best Amtrak trips from Michigan

Even though Michigan has three Amtrak routes (Blue Water, Pere Marquette and Wolverine), they all travel to Chicago as the final destination, so there isn’t a lot of diversity in the places you can visit. Good news is that you can transfer in Chicago to Amtrak trains that will take you across the country. Plus,…
Best Amtrak trips from Raleigh

Raleigh is a great place to start an Amtrak trip. The Carolinian, Piedmont and Silver Star trains stop in the city, so there are multiple routes that can take you as far north as New York City and south all the way to Florida. To start planning your getaway, here are the best Amtrak trips…
East Coast Amtrak Routes

Explore Amtrak routes on the East Coast to find stations and learn about places you can visit by rail.
11 best Amtrak trips from San Antonio

The long-distance Texas Eagle and Sunset Limited Amtrak trains stop in San Antonio and travel to Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Arizona and California. There are options for day trips and overnight adventures, and whether you travel to a destination near or far, you can book private accommodations in the sleeper car or choose…
8 best Amtrak trips from Kansas City

From Kansas City, you can explore small towns, big cities and natural wonders via Amtrak train. View the best Amtrak trips from Kansas City to start planning your trip.
10 best Amtrak trips on the East Coast

Full of historic places, coastal towns, and forested mountains, the East Coast of the United States is a wonderful place to explore by train. You can easily travel between major cities or enjoy a scenic train ride to quieter areas with beaches, hiking trails, and scenic rivers. Explore the best Amtrak trips on the East…
Chicago to San Francisco on Amtrak: 7 things to know

The long-distance Amtrak trip from Chicago to San Francisco is one of the most popular in the United States. Trains travel through the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada via the California Zephyr route, and the scenery is absolutely stunning. Here’s what you need to know when planning your trip. Amtrak trains don’t travel to San…
11 best Amtrak trips from Indianapolis

Indianapolis only has one Amtrak route (the Cardinal) that provides service to Chicago, New York City and many places in between — but only three times per week. Despite the low frequency, many overnight rail vacations (and even a few day trips) are options if you plan around the schedule. To get started, here are…
9 best Amtrak trips from Denver

In the middle of the United States, Denver offers a variety of train trip options to the mountains, Midwest plains and the West Coast. The California Zephyr provides daily service from the city and if you travel west (highly recommended) you’ll have amazing views as you travel through the Rocky Mountains. To start planning your…
U.S. states with the worst Amtrak arrival times

Long-distance Amtrak trips can be a great adventure, but one downside is that it is impossible for good arrival and departure times at all stations along the route. At most there is only one train each day in each direction, which means some states are literally left in the dark during overnight hours. To prepare…
Upper vs lower level on Amtrak

Here are the pros and cons of the upper and lower levels on Amtrak’s Superliner trains.
10 best stops on the Coast Starlight

Not only is Amtrak’s Coast Starlight route one of the most scenic in the United States, it also stops in many beautiful and interesting places along the West Coast. There are beaches, wineries, landmark attractions and national parks to explore if you get off the train for a night or longer. To get ideas for…
8 best Amtrak trips from Houston

Trains on the Sunset Limited route stop in Houston three days each week and can take you to New Orleans, Los Angeles and many other cities in between. In this guide, discover the best Amtrak trips from Houston with good train arrivals times and minimal transfers. Tip: If you don’t see the Sunset Limited option…
Viewliner trains: Layout, routes and other things to know

Viewliner is a specific type of rail car used on some Amtrak routes. There are only Viewliner sleeper, dining and baggage cars, which only have one level.
Superliner trains: Routes, layout, 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, sightseer 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…
10 best stops on the California Zephyr route (2026 Guide)

The California Zephyr isn’t just for scenery (although it is the most scenic Amtrak route). The best stops along the way are full of history, natural landmarks, outdoor activities, and beautiful landscapes that are worth getting off the train for a night or two. To plan your trip, we’ve put together a list of the…