Travel Resources & First Timer Info

Amtrak FAQs & First-Time Rider Info

1. Links

Check here first for topics that provide answers to many common first-timer questions. This includes things like: tips for things to pack, getting the best deal on a sleeper, best kept secrets, etc.

Please note: This is not the place to post questions. This forum is intended to be more of a dynamic resource where members contribute their knowledge.

What to See, and Where?

1. Northeast,
2. Southeast,
3. Midwest,
4. Southwest,
5. West

Tips & info on things to see & do, as well as where to stay, in cities served by Amtrak.

Travelogues / Trip Reports

Post travelogues and trip reports of your rail journeys here. All reports involving trains and/or monorails are welcome here. While most reports do include riding on Amtrak, it is not a requirement to have taken a ride on Amtrak to post a trip report here.