I spent 77 hours traveling from California to DC by train. It was worth it, but there are things everyone should know before any long ride.

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

California's 5 best stops along Amtrak's scenic Pacific Surfliner train route

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

I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was much more comfortable.

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 ...
Forbes

Amtrak’s New Trains Are Not Fast—Yet.

In September I had the opportunity to travel on Amtrak’s new, NextGen Acela trainsets. Here’s the good news, these trains are a major upgrade over the first generation Acela in terms of comfort, ride, ...