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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 two or more days, and there are abundant opportunities to get off and explore places en route to yo...

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 point) offers the perfect 24-hour train ride for younger travelers. With five Colorado stops, includi...

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 annual hang-gliding competition in Groveland, Florida — a trip the paraglider pilot planned to make wi...

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 tickets on Amtrak trains for as low as: New York to Miami: $50 New York to Boston: $30 ($50 for Acela) New...

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 aren't ready to get on a plane quite yet—or are looking for a more picturesque mode of transport—Amtrak has a sweet summer deal. It's 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 16, is good on private roomette travel between June 1 and September 30, and drops some fares below ...