If you're traveling by train out of Rochester on Friday after Christmas, beware of some delays due to winter weather.

I spent $249 for the round trip, riding in coach there and business class for the return. Nine aspects of my trip took me by surprise. From babies crying on planes to meet-cutes on the subway, I ...

I booked one coach ticket and one business class ticket for $249, spending 16 hours on the trains. I made a few mistakes on my Amtrak journey, like booking a ticket with an extended stop. When I ...