Traveling by train is easy, comfortable and safe. Many stations are located in or near downtown for convenient heart-of-the-city arrivals and departures. And since Amtrak travelers 65 years of age and over are eligible to receive a 10% discount on most trains, it becomes an affordable alternative.

I didn't have enough space to do anything but sit or stand. For me, this made the 30-hour journey feel longer. On my ride home in the bedroom, I felt far more comfortable thanks to the extra 20 square feet of space. I had enough room to get my body moving by dancing around.

Travel during peak travel periods will usually see you paying more as there is more demand for tickets. For that reason, the best days to buy tickets are generally in the middle of the week between Tuesday and Thursday, the former considered the best of all by several sources.