This page is dedicated to reports about my public (or not so public) transit adventures. I’ll make sure to include all the details!
Trip Report – Palmetto
The Palmetto is an Amtrak route that runs from New York City, New York to Savannah, Georgia that covers approximately 829 miles and takes about 16 hours. It’s actually named after South Carolina’s state tree, which is the sabal palmetto. It’s been a couple of months and a change of the seasons since I’ve done…
Trip Report – Vermonter
The Amtrak Vermonter runs daily between Washington, D.C. and St. Albans, Vermont, just 14 miles shy of the Canadian border. You may be wondering why anyone would voluntarily go to Vermont in mid-February. Fair question. But this trip was more about the route itself for me. After riding the Empire Builder, I wanted to check…
Trip Report – Empire Builder
The Empire Builder is an Amtrak train that runs daily between Chicago and Seattle/Portland that runs through eight of states in about 46 hours (without delays). It is similar to the California Zephyr in the way that many people take it just for the scenery. I became a full-blown Amtrak vacation fan after my trip…
Trip Report – California Zephyr
The California Zephyr is an Amtrak train that runs daily between Chicago, Illinois and Emeryville, California. Traveling through seven states, the main draw for many riders is the amazing scenery. In fact, the train’s schedule ensures passengers move through the most scenic parts of the route in Colorado, Utah and Nevada during daylight hours. I…
Commute Curios 