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- How to Ride AmtrakThese are some tips I picked up for a more pleasurable Amtrak experience during my recent train rides.
Amtrak Rail Passes for Domestic Train TravelWhen travelers think about unlimited rail passes for a week or month of travel, we usually think of the Eurail Pass. Here in the United States, Amtrak offers a few options for unlimited domestic tourist (not commuting) train travel.- First Person: Is Amtrak a Travel Horror Story?When it comes to using Amtrak, are you making the right decision?
Amtrak - Travel by Rail on the ZephyrAn overview of a trip by rail from Salt Lake City, Utah to Chicago, Illinois on Amtrak's Zephyr passenger train.
Amtrak TravelThe future possibilities of competition to Amtrak travel railroad service in the United States.- Review of Amtrak's California Zephyr TrainThis is a review of the experience of traveling cross country on Amtrak's California Zephyr.
- Amtrak Travel TipsAmtrak is one of the most popular ways to get around. Here are some useful tips to refer to the next time you book a trip.
- Vacationing with Amtrak Through Passes or Escorted ToursSee the United States on Amtrak with one of the multi-day passes or escorted vacations. They have something to fit any budget and bucket list.
Amtrak Celebrates 40 Years of Travel Across AmericaAmtrak is celebrating 40 years of serving as America's railroad with special events, including a special traveling exhibit train, throughout 2011.- Traveling Across the United States: Alternative Transportation Options to the AmtrakAmtrak, the national rail operator in the United States, transports commuters across the country via intercity passenger rail.
- Amtrak Guest RewardsBuy points for now or for future travels. One of these days, they just might come in handy.
- 5 Biggest U.S. Metropolitan Areas Without AMTRAK ServiceCongress has proposed a serious cut in AMTRAK funding. The country is already already underserved, however. Here is a list of the top 5 largest metro destinations that are currently not part of our national railroad network.
Amtrak and the 2011 Budget CutsHistory of Amtrak funding and reasons it should continue
One Senior's Amtrak Trip from Virginia to Jersey and BackAre you a Senior? Ever ridden Amtrak? If not, wonder what it is like? Ride with me, now, from Charlottesville, VA, through Washington, DC, to Philadelphia, PA.- Guns Allowed on Amtrak Trains Beginning Dec. 15The NRA lobbied hard to get the ban on guns on trains reversed. The rules for traveling with guns on trains are now similar to those applicable to air travel.
- The Advantages of Buying Amtrak Tickets Ahead of TimeThere are a few advantages of having your Amtrak tickets already with you on the day that you travel.
Best Routes to Enjoy the Shenandoah Valley's Fall FoliageThe Shenandoah Valley of Virginia - including Charlottesville, Staunton, Waynesboro and Harrisonburg, VA - are outstanding locations from which to view Virginia's gorgeous fall foliage.- Amtrak Empire Builder to Whitefish, Montana Ski Vacation Review and GuideLooking for mountain skiing but live in the upper midwest? Instead of flying out to Colorado or Utah, consider taking the Amtrak Empire Builder for your ski vacation.
- Scenic Train Trips Across the U.S.Millions of people use trains to commute and to travel each year. However, fewer train riders experience the train ride as the vacation.
- What's Wrong with Amtrak's Lakeshore Limited?Lakeshore Limited is an Amtrak train route that too often doesn't live up to its potential to be an exceptional travel experience
My Amtrak Train ExperienceWhat my 13.5 hr train ride via Amtrak was like from California to New Mexico.- Traveling Easy with AmtrakTips, hints, and advice on how to travel happily and comfortably on Amtrak.
- Amtrak's Smart Move: The Quiet CarIf you plan to travel a long distance by train but don't want to dump cash on a sleeper accomodation, seek out and revel in the Quiet Car. It really exists.
- What Amtrak's Return to Phoenix Could Mean for TravelersPhoenix is one of the largest cities in the nation that isn't serviced by Amtrak, or any other major passenger rail system. But Amtrak is considering a return after 15 years away.
- Amtrak Guest Rewards Program that Can Save You MoneyIf you ride Amtrak often, you will benefit from this program.
- Riding the Rails: Traveling on AMTRAKDoes a train ride across country sound really romantic. Well ... it could be all that and more. Just know what you're getting into before you decide to "ride the rails!"
- Surviving Amtrak: A Guide to Riding the TrainSome travel tips for riding aboard an Amtrak train, including what to carry-on, how to save money and get the most enjoyment from your trip.
- Tricks for Getting Cheaper Trips on AmtrakHere are some ways to get discounts and cheaper fares on Amtrak trains.
- The Benefits and Drawbacks of Taking AmtrakHere are a few of the benefits and drawbacks of taking Amtrak instead of airplanes.
- Traveling AmtrakA review on traveling Amtrak. The good and the bad on board the Amtrak train.
- Train Travel in the United StatesAmtrak is the way to go, but one luxury liner runs limited tours of the United States.
Amtrak Train Travel: Amtrak Trains for New York and Washington DCAmtrak now has a special low fare for New York and Washington DC train travel. See why you should consider taking Amtrak.- Amtrak and Their Social ResponsibilitiesIs Amtrak taking the right proceeds to their organization's social responsibilities?
- Amtrak Across AmericaThis article is about taking an amazing trip by train from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Martinez, California by way of Chicago.
- Why Drive when You Can Take Amtrak?Taking Amtrak is very convenient. You don't have to worry about car trouble or traffic.
- Traveling from San Diego to Burbank? Well, at Least There's Amtrak. .This is a humorous anecdotal piece about traveling via AMTRAK from San Diego to Burbank for the 2009 Horror Con, which holds the Bram Stoker Awards.
Albany, Amtrak and OregonMany states share the same names in towns. Oregon has an Albany that also allows the Amtrac railroad to come in for passenger transportation.
The Train Depot in Mineola, TexasA newly renovated Amtrak train depot.- Amtrak: Is it Worth the Billions Tax Payers Are Spending?For FY 2009, Congress is giving Amtrak 1.55 Billion of Taxpayer money to support their operations. Is this money totally wasted?
- Four Ideas for Reforming AmtrakAmtrak is the national passenger rail provider in the United States. This article offers four suggestions for improving the rider experience and the agency's bottom line.
