Has anyone taken Amtrak or rode on any American or Canadian rail service? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/has-anyone-taken-amtrak-or-rode-on-any-american-or-canadian-rail-service <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have never taken AMTRAK, I have a family of six and need to make our money and time count. The Amtrak site is confusing with many options.<br />Is there anyone that has done this before?<br /><br />I am live in Ohio and want to explore the North East without cramming everyone in a Van. I don't see any military discounts or benefits, which is disappointing. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.amtrakvacations.com/rail_vacations/amtrak-experience/">http://www.amtrakvacations.com/rail_vacations/amtrak-experience/</a><br />I really look forward to your recommendations. <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/011/952/qrc/signup.jpg?1443038499"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://www.amtrakvacations.com/rail_vacations/amtrak-experience/">Amtrak Vacations Official Site. Train Experience</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description"> The moment you come on board Amtrak the journey begins. With more ways to relax on your journey, including plenty of legroom, spectacular views, and a unique dining experience, your state of mind will transform just like the land you’re passing through.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> Sun, 12 Apr 2015 23:20:31 -0400 Has anyone taken Amtrak or rode on any American or Canadian rail service? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/has-anyone-taken-amtrak-or-rode-on-any-american-or-canadian-rail-service <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have never taken AMTRAK, I have a family of six and need to make our money and time count. The Amtrak site is confusing with many options.<br />Is there anyone that has done this before?<br /><br />I am live in Ohio and want to explore the North East without cramming everyone in a Van. I don't see any military discounts or benefits, which is disappointing. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.amtrakvacations.com/rail_vacations/amtrak-experience/">http://www.amtrakvacations.com/rail_vacations/amtrak-experience/</a><br />I really look forward to your recommendations. <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/011/952/qrc/signup.jpg?1443038499"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://www.amtrakvacations.com/rail_vacations/amtrak-experience/">Amtrak Vacations Official Site. Train Experience</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description"> The moment you come on board Amtrak the journey begins. With more ways to relax on your journey, including plenty of legroom, spectacular views, and a unique dining experience, your state of mind will transform just like the land you’re passing through.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> LTC John Shaw Sun, 12 Apr 2015 23:20:31 -0400 2015-04-12T23:20:31-04:00 Response by SMSgt Michael Gleason made Feb 13 at 2023 2:20 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/has-anyone-taken-amtrak-or-rode-on-any-american-or-canadian-rail-service?n=8132485&urlhash=8132485 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My family and I have ridden on Amtrak several times, most recently to go to Washington, DC. Living in Eastern Maine, we had to travel to Boston&#39;s South Station to board, but it was a wonderful trip in both directlions. Even though it WASN&#39;T the &quot;super fast&quot; Acela, we were at times speeding along at 120 mph (the only &quot;disconcerting&quot; aspect was that there were no seatbelts). (We clocked our speed on an app called &quot;SpeedBox&quot;, and you can monitor your progress right on Amtrak&#39;s website, in real time.) We were traveling &quot;Business Class&quot;, which provided larger seating areas, free WiFi, charging ports, and complimentary soft drinks. Amtrak is only slightly less expensive than flying, but it&#39;s certainly a much more enjoyable trip (with windows MUCH larger than on any airplane)! (Amtrak DOES have a &quot;Veterans Advantage&quot; program - info on their website.) Though it&#39;s been quite a while, we have also traveled on ViaRail Canada, and it is equally enjoyable - much more so than flying! SMSgt Michael Gleason Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:20:59 -0500 2023-02-13T14:20:59-05:00 2015-04-12T23:20:31-04:00