Amtrak sees spike in riders traveling for Thanksgiving

As people across the country anticipate reuniting with their loved ones for Thanksgiving, travel is top of mind.

We spent 2 days in roomettes on an Amtrak train. Our trip was nice, but it cost more than our first-class flights home.

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

I chose a 9-hour Amtrak over a 2-hour flight home. It's not perfect, but I'll always choose the train over flying if I can.

After procrastinating to buy my flight home for Thanksgiving one too many times (sorry, Mom), I've been left with no other ...

Antioch Amtrak station to be decommissioned despite safety, beautification upgrades by city

With rail service moving to Oakley, a city with less than half of Antioch’s population, the station on I Street will cease ...

I rode in business class and coach on Amtrak trains. The upgrade is only worth paying for on certain trips.

I booked Amtrak's business class on the way to Boston and coach on the way back to NJ. The seats were similar, but the experiences didn't compare.
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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Offers Travel Alternative to Avoid Airport Delays Before the Holidays

For travelers concerned about potential airport delays during one of the busiest times of year, Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® offers an alternative travel mode to help customers get home for the holidays ...
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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Offers Travel Alternative to Avoid Airport Delays Before the Holidays

ORANGE, Calif., Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For travelers concerned about potential airport delays during one of the busiest times of year, Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® offers an alternative travel ...