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15 best Amtrak train trips from D.C.
Continue reading →: 15 best Amtrak train trips from D.C.If you live in Washington D.C., it’s easy to get out of the city on Amtrak for a mountain, beach, urban or small town vacation. Trains at the Washington D.C. Union Station travel up and down the coast and to the Midwest, and you don’t even need to spend a…
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Best Amtrak day trips from Washington D.C.
Continue reading →: Best Amtrak day trips from Washington D.C.Explore the best Amtrak day trips from Washington D.C. that have good departure and arrival times.
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10 best Amtrak trips from Atlanta
Continue reading →: 10 best Amtrak trips from AtlantaExplore the best Amtrak trips from Atlanta, including day trips, weekend getaways, and longer rail vacations.
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Trains from Indiana to Florida
Continue reading →: Trains from Indiana to FloridaA 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.
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20 best Amtrak trips from Chicago
Continue reading →: 20 best Amtrak trips from ChicagoChicago is one of the best cities for train travel. Sixteen Amtrak routes arrive and depart from Chicago Union Station, so there are many options for day, weekend or multiple-day getaways. Here are some of the best trip options listed in order of travel time so you can start planning…
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Northeast airports with the easiest connections to Amtrak
Continue reading →: Northeast airports with the easiest connections to AmtrakCombining a flight and an Amtrak train trip is a great way to expand your travel options. The Northeast United States in particular has many Amtrak stations near airports, so you can make this connection without a car, or shop around for the cheapest flights, as a neighboring city along…
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Amtrak routes with family bedrooms
Continue reading →: Amtrak routes with family bedroomsFamily bedrooms have windows on both sides of the train, so they are a great room option for all kinds of travelers.
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Amtrak’s ‘Connect US’ Expansion Plans: Things to Know
Continue reading →: Amtrak’s ‘Connect US’ Expansion Plans: Things to KnowAmtrak released an expansion map in April 2021 based on potential infrastructure funding from the US government. Funding would create over 30 new routes, increase service and pay for repairs (view the fact sheet). Here are top things to know about the expansion plans: More than 10 states get new…
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What major cities does Amtrak serve (and not serve)?
Continue reading →: What major cities does Amtrak serve (and not serve)?Amtrak travels to most large cities in the United States, but some medium-sized cities and many small cities do not have service.
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Coach vs business class seats on Amtrak
Continue reading →: Coach vs business class seats on AmtrakLearn about the perks of Amtrak business class seats and how they are different from coach seats.
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How to travel to HGTV’s ‘Home Town’ on Amtrak
Continue reading →: How to travel to HGTV’s ‘Home Town’ on AmtrakVisit HGTV’s “Home Town” on Amtrak’s Crescent route to explore charming downtown Laurel and see homes featured on the show.
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Riding Amtrak between Florida and California
Continue reading →: Riding Amtrak between Florida and CaliforniaTwo of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States, Florida and California, are on opposite coasts. It’s a long trip if you’re flying, long if you are driving, and even longer if you decide to ride Amtrak. The trip is doable if you have the time, and you…
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Is Grand Central the same as Penn Station?
Continue reading →: Is Grand Central the same as Penn Station?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.
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“White Christmas” movie: Is the train trip real?
Continue reading →: “White Christmas” movie: Is the train trip real?“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…
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Can Amtrak ship my car?
Continue reading →: Can Amtrak ship my car?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…
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Amtrak schedule changes October 2020: Things to know
Continue reading →: Amtrak schedule changes October 2020: Things to knowDue to decreased demand for rail service related to the Covid-19 pandemic, Amtrak is modifying service on some of its long-distance routes starting in October. Frequency on these routes is changing from daily to three days per week. Two routes, Cardinal and Sunset Limited, were already operating on the three-day…
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Amtrak vs Flying: Pros and Cons
Continue reading →: Amtrak vs Flying: Pros and ConsThere 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…
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Amtrak’s long-distance train routes: Scenic highlights and top destinations
Continue reading →: Amtrak’s long-distance train routes: Scenic highlights and top destinationsExplore Amtrak’s long-distance routes and discover major destinations, top sights, and why each journey is worth taking.
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Amtrak and coronavirus in 2020: Things to know
Continue reading →: Amtrak and coronavirus in 2020: Things to knowSocial distancing and reducing travel is key to limit the spread of coronavirus. If you need to change your Amtrak travel plans or will travel in the near future, here is what you need to know to travel well. Facial Coverings are Required Amtrak asks that all passengers in stations…
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Amtrak routes with dining cars
Continue reading →: Amtrak routes with dining carsAmtrak 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.
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