My trip on the California Zephyr was my favorite overnight Amtrak ride yet. I'll take it again any chance I get.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. At 7:09 on Friday morning, the Amtrak train that travels through the economically struggling San Joaquin Valley left Sacramento ...

It crosses the Mississippi River, plus desert landscapes, small towns, and red rock formations.

The change means more “travel and commuter options for riders along California’s Central Coast,” officials said.

We all know air travel is the fastest way to get somewhere. For speed, you aren't going to beat a 500+ mile per hour pace on a big ol' jet airliner, to quote the Steve Miller Band. Taking a road trip ...

Now called the Gold Runner, this popular line connects travelers to Yosemite, Napa, Sacramento, and more Rail company Amtrak recently rebranded a popular California line, combining rail and thruway ...

A San Joaquins engine is seen in 2018 in Modesto. The train service between Oakland and Bakersfield, with some service to Sacramento, was renamed Gold Runner this month by the San Joaquin Joint Powers ...

For many people, one of the best parts about living in the Bay Area is its proximity to Lake Tahoe — for endless skiing, hiking and beach-laying opportunities, just a few hours away. But anyone who’s ...

U.S. passenger railroad Amtrak‘s next-generation high-speed Acela train cars were delayed by more than four years due to planning, design and track issues, and a desire for higher speeds that have not ...