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.

People stand as an Amtrak train is stopped at a station on November 9, 2021 in Oceanside, California.

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