Three days. One train. Coast to coast. I boarded an Amtrak sleeper car in New York and rode all the way to San Francisco, ...

Are you about to book a long trip on Amtrak? Spending over twelve hours on a train glued to a small seat may sound like a nightmare to some, but it doesn't have to be this way. Many people about to ...

OK, would-be rail fans, we got you Amtrak tickets in Part 1 and briefed you on a few of my favorite trains. Now come a few tips on getting on board, dining cars, sleeping cars, enjoying the scenery ...

I spent 15 hours in a sleeper car on an Amtrak Superliner train going from Denver to Salt Lake City. For $400, I stayed in a private cabin, which had two seats during the day and two bunks at night.

Riding the rails is one of the best ways to see the United States. Yes, Amtrak is a beleaguered institution. But these trains are able to go where cars often can't, gliding by spectacular scenery in ...