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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 ...

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 ...

I rode in business and first class on Amtrak's NextGen Acela, the fastest train in the US. Here's how they compared.

I sampled first and business class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela. From the seats to the food and lounge access, here's how the ...
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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 ...
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Exploring the US by train: Top routes and tips for the Amtrak USA Rail Pass

From the Coast Starlight to the Empire Builder, here’s how to use Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass—10 segments in 30 days—for scenic, ...

Virginia tourist attraction. Columnist shares train ride experience

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