Traveling by train isn’t the fastest way to get from Chicago to San Francisco, but it offers a very different experience from flying. The California Zephyr, one of Amtrak’s longest routes, spans ...

Passengers say the journey on Amtrak’s Southwest Chief is worth it: no TSA lines, ground-level scenery spanning deserts and ...

There’s only so much time left in summer, and with no shortage of high-profile events taking place across Southern California, Amtrak wants you to spend less time driving and more time relaxing.

A San Joaquins engine is seen in 2018 in Modesto. The train service between Oakland and Bakersfield, with some service to Sacramento, was renamed Gold Runner this month by the San Joaquin Joint Powers ...

Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner is a scenic 351-mile coastal route that travels from San Diego to San Luis Obispo. Riders can hop off in charming towns like Solana Beach, San Juan Capistrano, and Santa ...

A California Highway Patrol officer takes pictures at the scene of a crash involving a big rig and an Amtrak train on Wednesday off Highway 1 between Brown Road and Main Street. Credit: Janene Scully ...