Double-decker Amtrak trains in California and the West are going extinct. Here's why

The bilevel equipment deprives disabled passengers of access to lounge and food service.

I took a 52-hour Amtrak train ride from Chicago to California by myself. Here are 11 things that surprised me most.

From dinner reservations to motion sickness, here are the most surprising parts of traveling on Amtrak's California Zephyr ...

I paid $400 for a roomette on a 15-hour Amtrak train. The 23-square-foot space was more comfortable than I expected.

Step on board a newly upgraded Amtrak Superliner sleeper car on the California Zephyr and see inside a roomette I booked for ...

I paid $2,200 for a bedroom on a 53-hour Amtrak train. The 50-square-foot space with a full bathroom was worth the price.

I traveled comfortably on Amtrak's California Zephyr in a private bedroom for $2,200. It was worth the price for the longest ...

Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner Offers Traffic-Free Transit To Top SoCal Events—Here’s What To Know

With a busy summer event season descending on Southern California, Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner is urging residents and ...
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Amtrak San Joaquins train service across California’s Central Valley gets new name

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A San Joaquins engine is seen in 2018 in Modesto. The train service between Oakland and Bakersfield, with some service to ...
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California Zephyr: What $2,000 Might Get You On A 53-Hour Amtrak Trip

We all know air travel is the fastest way to get somewhere. For speed, you aren't going to beat a 500+ mile per hour pace on a big ol' jet airliner, to quote the Steve Miller Band. Taking a road trip ...
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This Long-distance Amtrak Train Ride Is One of the Most Scenic West Coast Routes, With Stunning Ocean and Mountain Views

Running from Seattle to Los Angeles, the Coast Starlight route passes snowy mountains, sunny valleys, and stunning coastline.