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 ...
Trains

Trains’ top stories of 2025, No. 2: NextGen Acelas debut

Nine years after Amtrak inked a $2.45 billion contract with Alstom, builder of France’s TGV, to build 28 trainsets in the U.S ...

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.
GV Wire

California Travelers Can Charter Private Rail Cars on Amtrak Trains

Experience luxurious private rail travel in California with Lunatrain's exclusive Amtrak services starting in January.