Travel Guides
Long-form reference articles on tickets, accommodations, accessibility, baggage, pets, bicycles, onboard amenities, and the corridor and operator structure of U.S. passenger rail.
Tickets & fares
A walkthrough of every Amtrak fare bucket, the booking windows that matter, and the discount programs casual riders frequently miss.
Amtrak Baggage Rules: Carry-On, Checked, and Special ItemsTwo carry-ons, two personal items, and free checked baggage on most routes — the U.S. passenger railroad with the most generous luggage policy in the country.
Group Travel, Multi-Ride Tickets, and Rail PassesFor groups of 8 or more, regular commuters, and travelers piecing together long routes, the right ticket type can cut the bill in half.
Long-distance travel
Roomettes, Bedrooms, Family Bedrooms, Accessible Bedrooms — what each one looks like, what is included, and how to choose between them.
The 15 Long-Distance Amtrak Routes, Ranked and ExplainedA working tour of every overnight Amtrak service, from the daily Empire Builder to the tri-weekly Sunset Limited.
Bicycles & gear
Accessibility
Trip planning
On six U.S. corridors the train is faster door-to-door than the plane. We break down the math by trip distance, city pair, and traveler.
First-Time Train Rider ChecklistTwelve things experienced Amtrak passengers know that first-timers usually do not.
Corridors
Pets & service animals
Onboard amenities
Traditional Dining is back on every western long-distance train. Here is the menu, the timing, the dress code, and what costs extra.
Wi-Fi, Power Outlets, and Working from the TrainWhich Amtrak and commuter trains have working internet, where the outlets are, and what to expect when you depend on connectivity.