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View Comments Inspiring landscapes, a comfy lie-flat seat, and no long security lines? In a time when travelers are starting to book again and middle seats are quickly filling, relaxed travel might sound far-fetched. But it’s a reality that’s both closer and more affordable than you might think. These, it turns out, are just some of the joys of train trips.  Families have a lot of flexibility when it comes to train travel. Destinations span the globe, trip lengths range from a few hours to...

Good for: Families of all ages The California Zephyr route is among the most scenic train trips in the United States. Traveling from the San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago, passengers will enjoy the beauty of the Sierra Nevada and Rocky Mountain ranges, cross the Colorado River, be amazed by the vivid Utah desert, and glide through the grain fields of the Great Plains.  While the Zephyr travels from San Francisco to Chicago in just over two full days, heading to Colorado (from either starting p...

With car rentals impossible to find, travelers are resorting to U-Hauls for their vacation Terry Ward © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Linda Salamone is a spontaneous traveler prone to set off on a trip when the fancy strikes. So, purchasing a last-minute flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Orlando (MCO) in late April to check out an annu...

For its birthday, the national train system is marking fares down 50 percent. share this article Amtrak is turning the big 5-0. To celebrate, it’s throwing a huge sale with fares marked down 50 percent—with a maximum fare of $50 per segment—on routes nationwide for one-way coach class and Acela business-class tickets. The 50th Anniversary Sale offers can be booked now through May 5, for travel dates between June 2 and November 13, 2021.  Right now you can book one-way ticket...

The fast-approaching summer is looking bright, thanks to news that vaccinated Americans can travel safely and freely, according to the CDC. For those who are itching to plan a trip, but still arent ready to get on a plane quite yet—or are looking for a more picturesque mode of transport—Amtrak has a sweet summer deal. Its buy one, get one for private roomette tickets, which means you can bring a friend, family member, or partner along for free.  The sale, which runs through April 1...

Auto Train continued to operate daily. Daily service will resume on the Star and Meteor on June 7, thanks to about $1.5 billion in Amtrak funding included in the American Rescue Plan, which President Biden signed into law Thursday. “Offering daily long-distance service represents a vital step in our road to recovery,” Amtrak CEO Bill Flynn said in a statement. “Recognizing the immense value of our employees, we’d like to thank Congress for enabling service restoration and helping us ...

American Rescue Plan Restores Full Amtrak Long-Distance Services Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief Close to $2 billion in funding for Amtrak is among the elements in President “Amtrak Joe” Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan bill, approved by Congress on March 10, and which is expected to be signed into law by the 46th President shortly. The $1.7 billion in Amtrak COVID-19 recovery funding will enable Amtrak to fully r...

Things looking brighter at Amtrak after passage of stimulus package. Amtrak/Jason Berg As part of its COVID-19 recovery efforts, Amtrak announces full restoration of daily service for 12 long distance routes following pandemic-related schedule reductions in 2020. Providing customers significantly more departures for the upcoming summer travel season, the new schedule has been updated on all Amtrak reservation systems, including Amtrak.com and the Amtrak app. Due to COVID relief funding, Amtrak...

Amtrak is making it easier than ever to travel with your furry friends, expanding its pet program to allow four-legged passengers on Acela trains during weekdays. Dogs and cats up to 20 pounds will be allowed in all cars (except first class and café cars), but must remain in a carrier at all times, according to the company. Amtrak will offer eight pet spaces per departure — and one per customer — for the cost of $26 per pet or 800 Amtrak Guest Rewards points. Previously, pets were only wel...

An Amtrak Auto Train sale may prompt us to get back on the rails this spring.