From the towering Empire State Building to sunny Miami, I spent 28 hours aboard Amtrak’s Silver Meteor in a private first-class sleeper complete with my own bed, shower, and endless dining car visits.

When John Webb takes his family to California, Washington and Oregon for vacation from his home in Dutchess County, N.Y., they don’t fly or drive. They travel hooked to the back of an Amtrak train in ...

Explore the differences between Amtrak’s accommodation options in this video, including the Amtrak Coach Seat, Roomette, Bedroom, Bedroom Suite, Family Bedroom, and Accessible Bedroom. Gain insights ...