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?
Amtrak Boston to NYC stops: Full list
Boston to New York City is a popular Amtrak trip and there are multiple trains that travel between the two cities each day. The number of stops along the way depends on what route you are on and the departure time of your train. For the fewest stops and fastest commute time, book tickets on … Continue reading Amtrak Boston to NYC stops: Full list
Cardinal vs Lake Shore Limited
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 café 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
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
Midwest Train Routes
The Midwest has more passenger rail service than you might expect, with more than 15 Amtrak routes plus multiple commuter lines. Chicago is the region’s major hub for long-distance trains, and several states (including Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Missouri) have frequent regional service. Explore the full list of Midwest train routes below, and don’t miss … Continue reading Midwest Train Routes
Capitol Limited vs Lake Shore Limited
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
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
Southwest Chief vs Texas Eagle
The Southwest Chief and Texas Eagle are long-distance Amtrak routes that travel between Chicago and Los Angeles. The Texas Eagle travels through Texas and stops at many stations there, part of the reason why it is the longest train route in the United States. So if you're looking for the quickest rail trip between L.A. … Continue reading Southwest Chief vs Texas Eagle
Cardinal vs Capitol Limited
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
Acela vs Northeast Regional
Acela is Amtrak's high-speed route that travels between Washington D.C. and Boston. Trains stop at some of the same stations as the Northeast Regional, so you might have the option to choose between these two routes when booking your tickets. So how are they different? The key thing to know is that Acela tickets are … Continue reading Acela vs Northeast Regional
Coast Starlight vs Amtrak Cascades
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
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 California Zephyr has more (and better) mountain scenery as it travels through the Colorado Rockies and Sierra Nevada. The Empire Builder, … Continue reading Empire Builder vs California Zephyr
Coast Starlight vs Pacific Surfliner
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
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
Upper vs lower level on Amtrak
Here are the pros and cons of the upper and lower levels on Amtrak's Superliner trains.
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: 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
List of Amtrak Routes by State
Explore the list of Amtrak train routes in the 46 states with rail service.
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.
US Train Travel Guide 