Last year about this time, my husband suggested we take a train trip via Amtrak. I was dubious. We always travel by plane or car. Amtrak was more expensive, and slow! It did not seem like the greatest idea. But I thought we could give it a go anyway. I’m so glad I decided to ...
Are you travelling from Florida to the Washington, DC area? Or are you travelling from “up north” to “down south”? Do you dread crowded airports and having to find a rental car? Do you like to drive…and drive…and drive? Amtrak’s Auto Train offers a viable alternative for people travelling between Metro DC and northeastern Florida. ...
If you have never taken the train before, you are probably filled with questions about what seats to book. Perhaps you have taken the train, but this time you want to upgrade to first class seating. Taking Amtrak to your destination can be a relatively cheap and entertaining way of traveling, but there are things ...
When you want to travel across the country you will want to consider taking the Amtrak train. I have traveled cross-country and back on the Amtrak trains and have enjoyed it immensely. It was a wonderful experience and one that you should consider taking. There are several routes that you can take and during your ...
I’ve been taking Amtrak’s Wolverine train between Chicago and Detroit for the last couple of years. And while Amtrak is consistently cheaper than Greyhound or any major airline, you can count on Amtrak to be late more often than not. People not used to Amtrak’s “unique” perception of time complain loudly on cell phones or ...
As a lover of trains, I have been fortunate to have traveled on the trains of Europe, Russia, the Middle East, and the United States. So I could not help but smile as I read an AC article on traveling the rails with Amtrak. My first encounter with Amtrak was traveling from Chicago to the ...
Model railroading is continually gaining popularity as a hobby. More and more freight cars are leaving store shelves and thousands of new models are being produced in plastic for the first time. However, the vast majority of model railroaders model freight trains-few model passenger trains, and even fewer model modern Amtrak trains. There are a ...
Traveling by train can be scenic and relaxing. However, train rides can also be extremely long, and delays are common. In order to ensure that your train ride is enjoyable, you need to pack the appropriate items. Amtrak currently allows passengers to have two carry-on bags. For the sake of convenience, make sure that everything ...
Amtrak Guest Rewards is our national passenger railroad Amtrak’s equivalent of an airline’s frequent flyer program. By booking Amtrak trips, purchasing products and services from sponsors, staying in certain hotel chains etc., you can earn points, which count towards one way Amtrak tickets, starting at just 1000 points! However, any journey for more than a ...
