America isn't really known for its train travel, but it turns out the U.S. does play host to some incredibly scenic ...

My four-day Amtrak ride from California to Washington, DC, taught me some great tips for long train rides, and I packed some ...

I booked a $400 roomette for a 15-hour Amtrak ride across the Southwest in January 2025. Then I booked a $450 first-class ticket for a 3-hour train ride from Washington, DC, to New York City. I was ...

I packed lots of essentials for my five-hour Amtrak ride, but I didn't think of everything I needed. My Kindle, tripod, and headphones came in handy for keeping me entertained on my journey. However, ...

Which is how I found myself ensconced for 27 hours aboard The Crescent from Union Station in Washington to Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans, aboard the latest iteration of a passenger rail ...

The Surfliner is a trip worth taking — beyond the stunning ocean views and stress-free travel, it passes through many ...

Amtrak is making it easier for travelers to take advantage of fall foliage this season with a limited-time discount on train rides this fall. From now through October 7, 2025, Amtrak is offering ...

Update: Julia Quinn, Amtrak's Director of Social Media, offered a few new details on the program during a Reddit AMA. Amtrak has begun offering "writers’ residencies" to, well, writers – long ...

Kristi K. Higgins, The Social Butterfly, rides the rails through VA's Shenandoah Valley. The Blue Ridge Flyer departs from ...

Booking is straightforward through Amtrak’s website or app, where sale prices are displayed alongside fare options during the ...