The long-distance Texas Eagle and Sunset Limited Amtrak trains stop in San Antonio and travel to Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Arizona and California. There are options for day trips and overnight adventures, and whether you travel to a destination near or far, you can book private accommodations in the sleeper car or choose … Continue reading Best Amtrak trips from San Antonio

From Kansas City, you can explore small towns, big cities and natural wonders via Amtrak train. View the best Amtrak trips from Kansas City to start planning your trip.

Full of historic places, coastal towns and rolling mountains, the East Coast of the United States is great to explore by train. You can easily travel between major cities or enjoy a scenic train ride to quieter areas with beaches, parks and even ski resorts. Here are the best Amtrak trips on the East Coast … Continue reading 9 best Amtrak trips on the East Coast

Indianapolis only has one Amtrak route (the Cardinal) that provides service to Chicago, New York City and many places in between -- but only three times per week. Despite the low frequency, many overnight rail vacations (and even a few day trips) are options if you plan around the schedule. To get started, here are … Continue reading Best Amtrak trips from Indianapolis

In the middle of the United States, Denver offers a variety of train trip options to the mountains, Midwest plains and the West Coast. The California Zephyr provides daily service from the city and if you travel west (highly recommended) you'll have amazing views as you travel through the Rocky Mountains. To start planning your … Continue reading Best Amtrak trips from Denver

Not only is Amtrak's Coast Starlight route one of the most scenic in the United States, it also stops in many beautiful and interesting places along the West Coast. There are beaches, wineries, landmark attractions and national parks to explore if you get off the train for a night or longer. To get ideas for … Continue reading 10 best stops on the Coast Starlight

Despite being a sprawling car-oriented city, Houston has an Amtrak station and trains that can take you New Orleans, Los Angeles and many other cities in between. The Sunset Limited route travels through the city three days each week, and if you plan carefully around the train schedule, there are several options for short and … Continue reading Best Amtrak trips from Houston

Connecting the Midwest with the West Coast, the California Zephyr route is one of the longest in the United States. The scenery from the train is stunning, plus you can get off the train at any of the stations on the route for a night (or longer) to explore different parts of America. To start … Continue reading 10 best stops on the California Zephyr route