Three Amtrak routes travel to and from Canada: Adirondack, Cascades and Maple Leaf. Proper documentation is required to cross the US-Canadian border, such as a passport (view rules and requirements). Learn more about each Amtrak route below, all of which offer connections to VIA Rail for train travel across Canada. Adirondack Image by Wissam Hajj … Continue reading Does Amtrak go to Canada?

Boston is one of the few cities in the United States that has multiple Amtrak stations. One is in downtown Boston, one is in the North End and the other is in Back Bay. They are within two miles of each other, so all stations offer easy access to Boston transportation, attractions and businesses. To … Continue reading Boston Amtrak stations: Which station is best?

Explore the list of Amtrak train routes in the 46 states with rail service.

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

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

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

Amtrak points are of part of the Amtrak Guest Rewards program, which is open to residents in the United States and Canada. You can earn points online or with an Amtrak Guest Rewards credit card. To get started, call 1-800-307-5000 to enroll in the rewards program or complete a short form on Amtrak.com. Once you … Continue reading How Amtrak Points Work

Grand Central and New York Penn Station are two different train stations in Manhattan. Different trains arrive and depart from these terminals. Here's what you need to know.

Amtrak transports vehicles, including cars, on the Auto Train that travels non-stop between Virginia and Florida. However, you have to be a ticketed Amtrak passenger and travel with your vehicle in order to use this service. View vehicle requirements and dimensions allowed on the Amtrak train. Additionally, there is some space for specialized vehicles including … Continue reading Can Amtrak ship my car?

There are pros and cons to Amtrak travel and pros and cons to getting on a plane. Your interest in seeing the country, need for on-time arrival or quick travel time are some of the top deciding factors when choosing between these transportation options. See below to learn more about Amtrak vs. flying. Pros of … Continue reading Amtrak vs Flying: Pros and Cons

Amtrak, officially called the The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, is a corporation that was chartered by the U.S. government in 1970 (operation began May 1, 1971). The federal government owns the majority of the stock (source), but despite this, Amtrak is classified as an independent agency. Other things to know: Amtrak has a Board of … Continue reading Who owns Amtrak?

Amtrak ended traditional dining car service on some of its routes east of the Mississippi River. However, many of the scenic, long-distance trains still have a dining car where you can sit and order meals during your rail trip.

It's a long trip if you want to travel across the United States by train. It takes between two and three days and multiple trains to travel coast to coast. If you're up for the adventure, you can choose from multiple start and end cities based on your preferences.

Yes, you can bring food on Amtrak trains that you can eat at your seat or in a lounge or café car. We encourage bringing food on board, including to-go meals from restaurants near stations, if you have special diet needs, like to eat large amounts of fresh fruit and vegetables or don't want to … Continue reading Can you bring food on Amtrak trains?

Amtrak roomettes are private (and small) sleeping accommodations on long-distance trains. There are sliding doors that you can close at any time, or leave the door open for easy access to the hallway. You can lock the door when you are inside the roomette, but you cannot lock it from the outside, so avoid leaving … Continue reading Are Amtrak roomettes private?

In almost all cases, Amtrak seats are not assigned. The exception is Acela Express route seats and business class seating on the Northeast Regional, Carolinian, Palmetto, and Vermonter.