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  • 10 best Amtrak routes to ride in winter

    Explore the best Amtrak routes to ride this winter, from snowy Rocky Mountain trips to sunny Florida beaches.

  • List of Amtrak Routes by State

    Amtrak trains travel through 46 states, providing rail access to nearly every corner of the country with the exception of South Dakota, Wyoming, Hawaii, and Alaska. Explore the routes in your state below to get a list of stations and helpful travel information, including the popular destinations you can reach without a train transfer. Alabama…

  • 20 best Amtrak trips from Boston

    Amtrak trains that depart from Boston can take you up and down the coast or as far west 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 are the best Amtrak trips from Boston with good…

  • Amtrak in Chicago: 20 popular train destinations with travel times

    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.

  • Amtrak trips out West: 7 amazing train trips

    For an adventure with Wild West towns, Spanish missions, national parks and historic landmarks, book a trip on Amtrak for an epic experience.

  • 5 best Amtrak trips to Colorado

    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…

  • Best Amtrak trips from Florida

    Looking for train trip ideas from Florida? You can travel directly to cities along the East Coast on three Amtrak routes (Auto Train, Silver Meteor and Silver Star), so there are destinations from Georgia to New York that you can choose from. See the list below to see the best options with good train arrival…

  • 10 best train routes to ride in the fall

    Fall is one of the best times to explore the United States by train. Routes across the country showcase vibrant fall foliage from New England forests to the golden aspens in the Rocky Mountains. It’s the perfect season to slow down, take in the stunning scenery, and enjoy the nostalgic charm of rail travel. Whether…

  • 15 best Amtrak trips from L.A.

    With five Amtrak routes arriving and departing from Los Angeles Union Station, and more than 70 Amtrak stations just in California, there are a variety of options for a train trip.

  • Best Amtrak day trips from Los Angeles

    Although Los Angeles is known for car traffic, it’s a great place to start or end a rail trip. There are multiple Pacific Surfliner trains that depart each day from Union Station, and several long-distance routes can take you to the Northwest, Midwest, Southwest and even New Orleans. If you only have time for a…

  • 15 best Amtrak train trips from D.C.

    If you live in Washington D.C., it’s easy to get out of the city on Amtrak for a mountain, beach, urban or small town vacation. Trains at the Washington D.C. Union Station travel up and down the coast and to the Midwest, and you don’t even need to spend a night on the train to…

  • Best Amtrak day trips from Washington D.C.

    Explore the best Amtrak day trips from Washington D.C. that have good departure and arrival times.

  • 10 best Amtrak trips from Atlanta

    Explore the best Amtrak trips from Atlanta, including day trips, weekend getaways, and longer rail vacations.

  • Trains from Indiana to Florida

    A train trip from Indiana to Florida is doable, but not easy or short. You’ll ride more than one Amtrak train to get to the Sunshine State.

  • 20 best Amtrak trips from Chicago

    Chicago is one of the best cities for train travel. Sixteen Amtrak routes arrive and depart from Chicago Union Station, so there are many options for day, weekend or multiple-day getaways. Here are some of the best trip options listed in order of travel time so you can start planning your rail adventure. Destinations were…

  • Northeast airports with the easiest connections to Amtrak

    Combining a flight and an Amtrak train trip is a great way to expand your travel options. The Northeast United States in particular has many Amtrak stations near airports, so you can make this connection without a car, or shop around for the cheapest flights, as a neighboring city along an Amtrak route might offer…

  • Amtrak routes with family bedrooms

    Family bedrooms have windows on both sides of the train, so they are a great room option for all kinds of travelers.

  • Amtrak’s ‘Connect US’ Expansion Plans: Things to Know

    Amtrak released an expansion map in April 2021 based on potential infrastructure funding from the US government. Funding would create over 30 new routes, increase service and pay for repairs (view the fact sheet). Here are top things to know about the expansion plans: More than 10 states get new Amtrak stations States including Wyoming,…

  • What major cities does Amtrak serve (and not serve)?

    Amtrak travels to most large cities in the United States, but some medium-sized cities and many small cities do not have service.

  • Coach vs business class seats on Amtrak

    Learn about the perks of Amtrak business class seats and how they are different from coach seats.