All rights reserved. Rail Travel Railroads used to be the major means of inter-city travel, but they have been largely replaced by airlines. Amtrak is the largest national passenger railroad. If you are on an overnight train, you might want sleeping accommodations, which you will have to reserve in advance. Coach fare will seat you on a first come, first served basis.
Trains vary as to the services offered.
Some have bar and dining cars, while others offer no food or beverages. Commuter railroads have only one class of travel and neither take nor require reservations. You can purchase your ticket at an urban or suburban station or on the train, though there might be an extra charge if you boarded at a station where the ticket office was open. Commuter trains run frequently during rush hours, with less frequent service during the rest of the day, on weekends and holidays, or at night. Some commuter trains have sandwich and bar service.