A guide to train travel in the USA USA coast to coast from $232... You'll see nothing of America at 35,000 feet, so come down to Earth and see world class scenery from an Amtrak train across the United States. You can travel coast to coast from as little as $232 (around £177 or €202) if you book well in advance, one of the world's great travel bargains. The USA has an excellent rail network for visitors, and although only a skeleton network by European standards it'll take you to almost all the towns & cities a visitor wants to see, in comfort at affordable prices. Long-distance trains in the USA are operated by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, better known as Amtrak, www.amtrak.com. This page explains what you need to know to plan and book a memorable trip across America by train...
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