The cost of traveling the U.S. by train depends on how travelers choose to ride. For those sticking with coach class, tickets ...

This Amtrak adventure will plop you right into the heart of the stunning Glacier National Park. Imagine waking up to snow-capped peaks, pristine lakes, and wildlife.

EAST GLACIER, Mont. — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have ...

The park service-owned shuttle is free, but Amtrak passengers must either take a private taxi or walk 2½ miles from the West Glacier station to Apgar Village, the shuttle’s westernmost pickup ...

Amtrak’s Empire Builder crosses the Two Medicine River near East Glacier Park, Mont. The mountains of Glacier National Park loom in the distance. (Justin Franz) ...

1 of 7 | In this Aug. 14, 2015 photo, a valley vista is seen along the Highline Trail in Glacier National Park in Montana. The park, accessible by Amtrak’s Empire Builder... (Jan Bryan via AP) More ...

Amtrak locomotives pull the westbound Empire Builder near East Glacier, Mont. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2023. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Michael Hoge) ...

News Nation On final stretch of Amtrak’s Empire Builder route to Spokane, passing through Glacier National Park makes it all worthwhile May 26, 2021 Updated Wed., May 26, 2021 at 9:58 p.m.