#AmtrakHowTo: Beginner's Guide to Train Travel

New to train travel? This Beginner's Guide will give you all the tips and tricks for vacationing by rail!

Learn how to plan your trip, browse routes and destinations, choose accommodations ranging from Coach to Sleeper to First Class, and get up to speed on station amenities, baggage and more!

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[tristonthomas]

The comments section here is so positive it’s unbelievable 😂 so many people trying a new thing in life and preparing for an adventure. What a time to be alive.

[KatreenaLanae]

I’m scared I have my first ride I had to hop on YouTube 😂

[gregkent]

Just remember that the tracks from DC to Boston are the only tracks Amtrak own. Everywhere else you are at the mercy of the freight lines. That means if the freight schedule gets delayed, Amtrak must wait. So most delays are not Amtrak's fault.

[catniphunter]

Going to see a concert in KC from St. Louis and cannot WAIT!! It’ll feel like a real adventure

[trish]

AMTRAK ❤❤❤ Best way to travel! EVERYONE IS SO NICE! Sit back, relax and ride, 😁

[seisies-mama]

Just got my first train 🚉 ticket 🎫 for California and I'm so excited, and a little bit nervous tbh I've never been on a train before

[wendellcoleman]

Here's an additional small tip for those taking a train trip just for the experience. For those that have an option, as to the direction your trip will take, remember that the train schedule will be different going from say, Los Angeles to Seattle on the Coastal Starlight, than going from Seattle to Los Angeles. This will result in a different trip experience, as the meals will be different and the night-time periods, where you won't be able to view the sights, will be different as well.

Would you prefer to pass through the beautiful, towering forests, and picturesque streams of the Cascade mountain range near Seattle at night or during the day . . . for example! Conversely, would you rather skip the unsightly, industrial warehouse, and homeless camp views afforded you just outside downtown Los Angeles by going through that part of your journey at night?

[excitedwandererjapan]

Great video, Amtrak! With how easy it is to use your systems and book train tickets, who needs to fly anymore? I'd rather just sit and enjoy the view by the window!

[detpyzl]

Amtrak looks like a nice way to travel. Tickets can be cheap too. Only thing is I usually take Greyhound bus for cigarette breaks, stops wt gas station. Couldn't be couped up for an out of state trip all day.

[mg]

My new favorite way to travel in the US.

[rebeccabrear]

I LOVE Amtrak, the ONLY way i travel. Traveled all around the U.S., from north to south, east to west ❤🚉

[TrainerAQ]

Just got my first business class seat today. PHL to NYC. Can't wait to try it out!

[MegaNickster]

3:18 hey I know that!! That's Niantic, Connecticut!

[uncinarynin]

"Arrive 30 minutes early", really? What's the reason for this, especially if you don't have checked baggage? In my opinion, one of the great advantages of trains compared to air travel is that you don't have to be at the station that much in advance. That's how I handle it pretty much anywhere in Europe (except eurostar which is a different story): Walk up to the platform a few minutes before the train comes in and smoothly board without much wait.

[donnidehoux]

Howuch will it cost me fr porland oregon to new hampshire

[collectivelyimprovingtrans]

For once they’re being honest about what they do and don’t bend the truth. Amtrak is nice if you can appreciate it, but is not always best to get where you’re going, it’s usually for the experience

[chellastation]

I have only been on one train ride from Connecticut to New York. It was fun, and I hope to do another train ride again.

[statusworldchanger]

WHAT ABOUT CONTRARY TO THE FACT FOR AMTRAK TRAVELERS IN CANADA, FOR NON AMTRAK STAFF(VIARAIL) FOR SCANNING THE QR CODE ON THE APP?

[nickieshagriffin]

I think Amtrak is better than bright line

[CCMetaTraveler]

#GreyhoundBus and at #FlixBus. 2-22-2024: Moments ago, the bus from Union Station, (Los Angeles) was canceled without warning. This is AFTER a 2 hour layover already. Why did the bus get canceled and rescheduled for almost 8 hours later? How do you justify leaving travelers stranded for up to 10 hours (total) without proper communication, safeguards or backup plan. A #greyhoundbus almost 8 hours later is not a viable back up plan for travelers falling victim to the lack of quality service and timely notice. Will you reimburse the ticket amount since the original canceled trip occurred on your end? Greyhound bus terminal Los Angeles what is the working plan to reduce the instances of sub-par, shoddy, sorry customer care for travelers of your service?