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Riding coach on Amtrak's Northeast Regional: What you're actually getting for your money

The Northeast Regional is Amtrak's most-used service corridor, running between Boston and Washington DC with stops across ...
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I took a 15-hour Amtrak train from Colorado to Utah. Here's how I spent every hour, from boarding to dinner with a view.

Business Insider's reporter took an overnight Amtrak train from Denver to Salt Lake City.Joey Hadden/Business Insider Sleeper trains can be many things — comfortable, cramped, bumpy, awe-inspiring, ...
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I tested Amtrak's coach, roomette, and bedroom

Experience train travel across the USA on Amtrak with a comparison of accommodations in Coach, a Roomette, and a Bedroom. This journey travels from San Francisco to Chicago on the California Zephyr, ...

I traveled long-distance on Amtrak for the first time. These 10 things surprised me.

During a trip from Miami to Tampa, I learned that traveling by Amtrak isn't much cheaper or faster than driving or flying.
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Now boarding! Amtrak launches higher speed trains between Boston and D.C.

East Coast travel may get a little quicker. Amtrak debuted a faster new train Thursday called “NextGen Acela” that will be able to hit a top speed of 160 mph. Amtrak’s original high-speed Acela trains ...
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I chose a 9-hour Amtrak over a 2-hour flight home. It's not perfect, but I'll always choose the train over flying if I can.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I had to book Amtrak instead of flying, and it made my holiday travel experience less of a hassle. A generous luggage policy and ...