While many travelers fight elbows on the Interstate traffic, or crowd the skies with planes, train passengers are treated to delicious cocktails and meals onboard, complete with car attendants, and ...

Long-distance train travel can be the journey of a lifetime — so long as you avoid common mistakes. After spending 140 hours traveling nearly 4,000 miles by overnight trains, I've had some regrets.

From the towering Empire State Building to sunny Miami, I spent 28 hours aboard Amtrak’s Silver Meteor in a private first-class sleeper complete with my own bed, shower, and endless dining car visits.

I finally heard the two words I’ve been waiting to hear as the California Zephyr was ready to depart Denver’s Union Station in late November. My wife and I had planned a trip to San Francisco and ...

I endured two stale empanadas and one tiny bar of soap for a lot of stunning views. Were they worth it? SEATTLE — Shortly before the pandemic, I decided to check off a much-anticipated adventure from ...

I regret not knowing a few things ahead of my long-haul, overnight Amtrak rides in 2021 and 2025. I spent 75 hours on Amtrak sleeper trains and noticed that time seemed to pass slowly on the rails. I ...