Trains on the Amtrak Cascades route travel between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. multiple times each day. Total trip time is about four hours. In comparison, drive time is 2.5 hours and flight time is about one hour. Here are the things you need to know when planning your trip. This website is reader supported and … Continue reading Seattle to Vancouver by train
Two Amtrak routes depart New York City and travel to Niagara Falls: Empire Service and Maple Leaf. Both routes depart from New York Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan and travel through the Hudson River Valley. The scenery is beautiful and you'll spend 9.5 hours on the train before arriving at the Amtrak station in Niagara … Continue reading New York City to Niagara Falls by train
California is a big state. Two of the biggest cities, Los Angeles and San Francisco, are almost 400 miles apart with a drive time of over six hours and flight time of 1.5 hours. A 12-hour train ride is also an option, which might save you some money (plus you'll have stunning ocean views along … Continue reading Los Angeles to San Francisco by train
Two Amtrak routes travel from Chicago to New York City: Lake Shore Limited and the Cardinal. Both are long-distance routes with sleeping accommodations -- you'll spend a night on the train. Coach seats are also available and are less expensive. To start planning your trip, here's what you need to know about each option. This … Continue reading Chicago to New York City by train
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
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
If you're planning a trip to Florida and want to visit multiple cities, Amtrak travel can be cheaper and easier than flying or renting a car. Travel between Orlando and Miami is especially popular, and there are two Amtrak routes to choose from when booking your tickets. Here's what you need to know. Distance and … Continue reading Orlando to Miami by train
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AojJvQuOQQo Two Amtrak train routes stop in Philadelphia and travel to Florida: the Silver Meteor and the Silver Star. It's easy overnight trip with a departure from the 30th Street Station in downtown Philly. As a bonus, trains have WiFi and are almost always on time as they originate in New York City (just three … Continue reading Philadelphia to Florida by train
The Midwest has a surprising number of Amtrak routes -- more than 15. There are long-distance trains that travel to and from Chicago plus several regional trains in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and Missouri. See the list of Midwest Amtrak routes below to explore your options. Note that the Census Bureau definition of Midwest states was … Continue reading Midwest Amtrak Routes
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
Florida is a popular vacation destination, especially to escape the cold weather in Boston. Amtrak is a travel option if you don't want to drive or fly. Here's what you need to know if you're ready to start planning a train trip to the Sunshine State. A train transfer is required Amtrak doesn't have a … Continue reading Boston to Florida by train
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTfWZX8B4qU There are three Amtrak routes to choose from if you want to travel from Virginia to Florida by train: Auto Train, Silver Meteor and Silver Star. All three routes have coach seats and sleeper cars with private accommodations. Meals are included for sleeper car passengers on all three routes and the Auto Train uniquely … Continue reading Virginia to Florida by train
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
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
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
Glacier National Park is one of the easiest destinations to reach via Amtrak train. There are four train stations near the park (all on the Empire Builder route), each with different amenities and lodging experiences. To help with your decision, here's what you need to know about each. Best Station Overall: Whitefish Photo by Roy … Continue reading Which Amtrak station is best for Glacier National Park?
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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m94zbjZ4D9I Amtrak's Silver Service trains, the Silver Meteor and Silver Star, both travel to Florida from New York City. Miami is the final destination, but there are many other Florida Amtrak stations to choose from. Here's what you need to know when planning your trip. How long is the trip from NYC to Florida? New … Continue reading New York City to Florida by train
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
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
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