Working remotely on a 43-hour Amtrak train offered stunning views, but a reliable hotspot and backup power are essential.

Round-trip, Tawney Beans spent 90 hours on the rails and 20 hours in a bus. The journey and its destination had many surprises, such as wild peacocks, beautiful sunsets and a comical train staff.

College student Ben Fryback had to get to Washington, D.C., for a student conference last month on a budget of $500. His classmates opted for a flight, but he made an uncommon choice — Fryback bought ...

I recently took a 2,000-mile, cross-country train ride from Montana to New York City. I imagined the 57-hour trip would be filled with humdrum views, which was sometimes true. But I also saw beauty ...

Train stations in the U.S. are more than just destinations for passengers to ride the rails—many are historic design marvels—and still are, visitors’ first introduction to major cities like LA, ...