Cardinal vs Lake Shore Limited

Cardinal Train in West Virginia

The Cardinal and Lake Shore Limited are two of Amtrak's long-distance routes that travel between Chicago and New York City. Trains on both routes have sleeper cars, coach cars, a cafĂ© car and WiFi, but are otherwise very different. The Cardinal only operates three days each week and has many more stops -- so if … Continue reading Cardinal vs Lake Shore Limited

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New England Amtrak Routes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkxMawhT4xs Eight Amtrak routes travel to and from New England (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut). Most are used for commuting or regional travel. The exception is the long-distance Lake Shore Limited trains, which travel between Boston and Chicago. The Acela, Northeast Regional and Vermonter also travel longer distances -- you can … Continue reading New England Amtrak Routes

Capitol Limited vs Lake Shore Limited

Capitol Limited train crossing the Potomac River

The Capitol Limited and the Lake Shore Limited are two long-distance Amtrak routes that travel between Chicago and the East Coast. Trains stop at the same stations in Northern Indiana and Ohio, but outside of the Midwest the routes diverge. The Capitol Limited trains travel to and from Washington D.C. via West Virginia while Lake … Continue reading Capitol Limited vs Lake Shore Limited

Empire Builder vs Coast Starlight

Coast Starlight near Ventura California

The Empire Builder and Coast Starlight are two of Amtrak's most popular long-distance routes. Both stop in Seattle, have beautiful scenery, and the same on-board amenities. However, the scenery is very different, and the sights you want to see and the destinations you want to visit will be the biggest factor in deciding which route … Continue reading Empire Builder vs Coast Starlight

Cardinal vs Capitol Limited

Cardinal Train in Virginia

The Cardinal and Capitol Limited are two of Amtrak's long-distance routes. Both travel between Chicago and the East Coast through the Alleghany Mountains. However, the Cardinal only operates three days each week while the Capitol Limited is a daily train. The Capitol Limited is also a much shorter route and is the fastest way to … Continue reading Cardinal vs Capitol Limited

Keystone Service vs Northeast Regional

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhGNglF7dM8 Amtrak's Keystone Service and Northeast Regional routes are predominantly used as regional commuter trains in the Northeast United States. Both also travel between Philadelphia and New York City -- but that's where the commonalities end. Keystone Service primarily travels east and west, connecting cities in Pennsylvania with New Jersey and New York City. On … Continue reading Keystone Service vs Northeast Regional

Coast Starlight vs Amtrak Cascades

Amtrak Cascades train in Portland, Oregon

The Coast Starlight and Amtrak Cascades routes travel along the beautiful Pacific Northwest coast. But that's where the similarities end. The Coast Starlight is a long-distance train with a sleeper car and sightseer lounge while the Amtrak Cascades is a European-designed train that travels a shorter distance (and into Canada). Learn more about the differences … Continue reading Coast Starlight vs Amtrak Cascades

Empire Builder vs California Zephyr

Empire Builder in the Rocky Mountains

The Empire Builder and the California Zephyr are two of Amtrak's most popular routes. Both travel in the western half of the United States through the Rocky Mountains. The main difference is that the Empire Builder offers additional views of forests and rivers in the Pacific Northwest while the California Zephyr has more mountain views … Continue reading Empire Builder vs California Zephyr

Coast Starlight vs Pacific Surfliner

Pacific Surfliner in Del Mar, California

The Coast Starlight and Pacific Surfliner are California's two coastal Amtrak routes. Both provide stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and stop in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. But that's where the similarities end. The Pacific Surfliner route is much shorter than the Coast Starlight and can be used to commute between cities in Southern … Continue reading Coast Starlight vs Pacific Surfliner

Southwest Chief vs California Zephyr

Southwest Chief in Laguna, New Mexico

The Southwest Chief and California Zephyr are two of Amtrak's long-distance routes. Both travel between Chicago and California, but the scenery is very different. The Southwest Chief has more desert landscapes and the California Zephyr has more mountain views. Additionally, the Southwest Chief is a shorter route and starts/ends in Los Angeles while the California … Continue reading Southwest Chief vs California Zephyr

“White Christmas” movie: Is the train trip real?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMTd1X9c6kg "White Christmas" is a classic holiday movie featuring Bing Crosby -- and an epic train trip. Early in the movie, the lead characters board a train in Florida with Vermont the final destination. This train trip was completely doable in 1954 when the movie was released, but not how it was depicted in the … Continue reading “White Christmas” movie: Is the train trip real?

Amtrak’s 15 long-distance train routes and the places they go

Amtrak Southwest Chief in New Mexico

In addition to providing rail service in different regions of the United States, Amtrak also has 15 long-distance routes that travel overnight (sometimes multiple nights) to destinations across the country. These trains have sleeper and lounge cars, which provide additional space on a long journey. Explore the long-distance routes below to learn about the cities, … Continue reading Amtrak’s 15 long-distance train routes and the places they go

5 busiest long-distance Amtrak stations in 2018

Inside Chicago Union Station

Passenger trains might not be as popular as they once were, but long-distance rail travel is still an option in the United States. In fact, the station with most arriving and departing passengers in 2018 had over 1 million. Curious which one? Read on to view the list of the busiest long-distance Amtrak stations courtesy of … Continue reading 5 busiest long-distance Amtrak stations in 2018