I'm happy with the items I packed for my 16-hour Amtrak trip, but I wish I'd brought a few more things.Molly Allen When I took a 16-hour Amtrak from Portland to Sacramento, I packed two bags of items ...

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 ...

I booked Amtrak's private roomette on an overnight train from NYC to Miami in 2021. It packed a lot into 20 square feet.

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

I was surprised by the extra legroom the ticket offered, plus how much I could recline my seat. However, for the price, I expected a larger tray table and more space in between seats. As someone who ...

Have you ever fantasized about riding in a train and having a meal in the diner car, just like they do in old movies like “Murder on the Orient Express,” “White Christmas” and “Strangers on a Train”?

Amtrak launched its new NextGen Acela trains in August 2025, and I finally had the chance to try these new trains on a ...

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

Five new Amtrak trains will begin rolling out between Washington, DC, New York and Boston at top speeds of 160 mph starting Thursday. The inaugural NextGen Acela ride is taking off from Washington’s ...