Amtrak has been in operation for 51 years, since 1971, and serviced 16.9 million trips in 2020. Still, a highly popular way to travel when you think about the 16.8 million flights in the same year. Amtrak offers competitive rates and the solace of staying grounded for those who fear flying. Flying allows you to go just about anywhere in the country, but how far does Amtrak go?
Amtrak has 15 long-distance routes, some quite literally cross-country. The longest being the Texas Eagle when combined with another route, Sunset Limited. Additionally, there are 13 additional long-distance routes that rival these two.
These routes zigzag all across the country, and some combine to reach up to 65 hours of travel. Please keep reading to find out how many miles these routes cover and how long they are from start to finish.
