Tension between Canada and the United States continues. Canadians won't forgive the U.S. anytime soon, as cross-border travel continues to fall. That tension has spilled over into the world of Amtrak.

I rode in coach on an Amtrak train from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle. The four-hour ride was more affordable than I expected. I was also surprised by the baggage policy and the seats in ...

I booked private roomettes on a 46-hour Amtrak train ride from Chicago to Seattle. We liked having beds, but there were a few drawbacks to the trip.