I paid $500 for a private room with 2 beds and a toilet on a 30-hour Amtrak ride. Take a look inside.

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

I worked remotely on a cross-country Amtrak train. The views were unbeatable, but I wish I'd known 3 things.

Working remotely on a 43-hour Amtrak train offered stunning views, but a reliable hotspot and backup power are essential.

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 booked a business-class ticket on the new Amtrak Acela train. It wasn't worth the $180 price tag.

I rode in business class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train from NYC to Washington, DC, for $180. It was a great experience, but not worth the price.
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Amtrak chugs along with record ridership and revenue

A dining car on a long-distance Amtrak train. Photo Credit: Amtrak Amtrak enjoyed record-high ridership and revenue during the 2025 fiscal year. That included growth on its long-distance routes, which ...
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Amtrak turns down ‘Transcontinental Chief’ proposal: Report

Amtrak has rejected a proposed private transcontinental passenger train that would have also carried vehicles.