This scenic journey stretching from Santa Barbara, California, 1,428 miles north to Seattle is one of the West Coast's most ...

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I took a 15-hour Amtrak trip in a roomette accommodation. Then I took a three-hour trip in first class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train.

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Morro Bay announces itself with a geological exclamation point – a 576-foot volcanic sentinel rising from the Pacific that looks like Mother Nature’s own retirement monument planted firmly on ...

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This modest town of about 16,000 souls nestled in the Russian River Valley has mastered the art of understated charm. It’s the kind of place where you can stretch your retirement dollars without ...

Our travel columnist took the California Zephyr during the Thanksgiving rush. And would do it again, with ear plugs.

The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority — which works with Amtrak — has changed the Central Valley train-and-bus service’s ...

The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority — which works with Amtrak — has changed the Central Valley train-and-bus service’s name to Gold Runner, hearkening back to the days ...

Traffic during game day can make getting into and out of stadiums take as long as a match itself, which is why it's a wonder more cities don't offer better transit options for fans. This is especially ...

Experience the final leg of my journey on the Amtrak Southwest Chief, spanning over 2,200 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles.