It's often said that it's not the destination, it's the journey that matters, and perhaps there's no better example of that than train travel. In an era of hyper-productivity, we often find ourselves ...

Packing is hard. Especially when you’re traveling somewhere new and are unsure what conditions to expect. In our series “The Trip List,” we ask frequent travelers how to prepare for journeys that ...

🌿 “There’s a kind of magic that only happens when you trade roads for rivers and screens for starlight.” Picture this: You’re sipping coffee in a comfortable seat, watching America’s most stunning ...

Find the best credit cards for train travel in 2026, including top picks for Amtrak, commuter rail, transit spending and flexible travel rewards.

As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel. We understand that time is ...

Riding the rails is one of the best ways to see the United States. Yes, Amtrak is a beleaguered institution. But these trains are able to go where cars often can't, gliding by spectacular scenery in ...

Before the automobile, trains ruled American transit. Many of Arizona’s first resorts, like El Tovar at Grand Canyon and the San Marcos Hotel in Chandler, were based around the railroads. So were the ...