Tagged With "Amtrak"

Wanderu, a startup travel aggregator (think Kayak) is now offering schedule and fare information for the major U.S. bus lines (Greyhound, Megabus and Boltbus) and has just signed a distribution agreement with Amtrak that will allow them to include...

There is a rhythm to train travel that is different. This is especially true when you are taking a train for a long distance. I recently took a round trip excursion on Amtrak’s Auto Train. And it immediately reminded me why I enjoy train travel...

Amtrak expands its pets on a train pilot program that began last year in Illinois. Now for a $25 fee (one way), passengers traveling between Boston, New York, Washington, and Virginia on the Northeast Regional line and between Boston and...

With stations already under construction, a new rail service connecting Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Orlando is on track for a 2017 launch, with trains that will provide airline-style amenities without the airport hassle.   The new...

National Train Day...a celebration of why rail travel matters...is Saturday, May 10 and includes hundreds of events all across the country, with displays and activities at Amtrak stations, rail museums and more. More details on this Amtrak-sponsored...

Amtrak is buying new trainsets for the Northeast Corridor, and putting some money into infrastructure upgrades for its high-speed service.

Jonathan L and his wife took a trip across the country by train. The first leg was on the Lake Shore Limited

Riding the Southwest Chief from Chicago to LA give you the chance to see a lot of the country without having to drive.

Thank you Jonathan L. Great Info! I've been wanting to take the Auto Train for years and I really needed a report on what to expect.

Great report, Jonathan! I guess I live a sheltered life in the west, because I'd never even heard of this train route before. It intrigues me. Something to include on a snowbird journey to Florida someday.

I enjoyed "traveling with you" from NYC to Chicago...what a fantastic experience for you!!

Great fun! More and more this sounds like my "speed" of travel as well. I'm fond of road trips, and usually go that route, but need to check into some train travel options.

I've resisted the lure of those long trips for years, even though I've been a rail buff from childhood...but with a push from my wife, we're about to do our first...and thanks to you for showing us the way!

These train routes are popular because they make travel sense to consumers. That's why they're successful, and I'm all for improving these routes to provide even better customer service. Much of the Americas is too sparsely populated for train travel to be a viable option for most, and it generally is much less consumer friendly than driving, especially over a short distance.

Quite an interesting trip. Thanks for sharing the experience.

Thanks for the pointers! Since I'm about 6 weeks away from my first U.S. sleeper, I'm both excited...and a little worried about the 15" space...we'll see...maybe I should practice by sleeping UNDER my bed for a couple of days!

Jonathan L visits the New York's oldest operating railroad station.

PHeymont and his wife take their first overnight Amtrak journey: two days on the Sunset Limited from New Orleans to Los Angeles.