Thinking about taking a cross-country train trip?
Here’s what you better know.
Download theAmtrak appbefore you go for easy, contactless travel.
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Finally, you’ll want to pick an excellent route and thankfully, there are plenty to choose from.
(Amtrak Vacationsalso sells cross-country trip packages for those seeking a more robust itinerary.)
New York CitytoSan Franciscois one of the classic cross-country routes.
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