Southwest is about to expose Amtrak’s biggest weakness | EDITORIAL

Editorial: Southwest’s decision to offer daily flights between Baltimore and Philadelphia suggests the airline believes it ...

I upgraded to a bedroom on a 30-hour Amtrak ride. The additional 20 square feet of space was worth the extra $500.

My Amtrak bedroom was twice the size of the roomette and included a couch and an enclosed bathroom with a shower.
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I paid $1,037 for this Amtrak sleeper — here's why I can't justify the price

This review doesn't hold back — a $1,037 sleeper ticket for under 24 hours, with no lounge car and no proper lunch service out of Boston, is a tough price to justify. The video covers the full ...

I took my first long-distance Amtrak trip. Here are 10 things that surprised me.

During a train trip from Miami to Tampa, I learned that traveling by Amtrak isn't really cheaper or faster than driving or ...

Proposed Amtrak route could expand travel options for Ohioans with disabilities

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A proposed Amtrak route linking Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati could give Ohioans whose disabilities prevent them from driving another way to reach jobs, medical care, ...
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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Offers Easy Rail Access to Southern California’s Biggest Summer Events

As Southern California gears up for another busy summer event season, Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® is encouraging travelers to ...
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I rode for 6 hours on Amtrak's coach and business class. Here's how they compared.

I splurged for business class on an Amtrak ride from New York to Vermont. Here's what my $80 upgrade got me.
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World Cup: Hard to score tickets for Canada's big game this Sunday in Los Angeles

Want tickets to see the Canadian men’s soccer team take on South Africa in the World Cup Round of 32 this Sunday in Los Angeles? Unfortunately, that may be very difficult — even if you’re willing to ...

I took a 32-hour Amtrak trip up the West Coast. It was great, but I wouldn't recommend it for routine travel.

I rode the Amtrak Coast Starlight for 32 hours up the West Coast. I loved my personal roomette, but I don't think it's affordable for routine travel.

The World Cup showed what the MBTA can do (and what it still can’t)

The MBTA's performance during the World Cup wasn't perfect. But "the fact that people aren’t really talking about transit . .

The 10 Best Senior Travel Discounts You Should Actually Be Using

Whether you’re planning a multi-generational family milestone trip, a solo getaway or a peaceful long weekend, these are the 10 best travel discounts you should actively be using right now. It grants ...