Yes.
Amtrak operates 33 routes in the United States that includes the routes that do go to Canada. Many of Amtrak's medium distance routes are supported by state tax money or the Amtrak uses equipment on the routes that the state purchased. Exmples of this include Amtrak California routes and Amtrak Cascades.
amtrak is in every state
Yes, Amtrak services California with several routes, including the Coast Starlight, which runs from Seattle to Los Angeles, and the Southwest Chief, which connects Chicago to Los Angeles via California. Additionally, the California Zephyr travels from Chicago to Emeryville, near San Francisco. Amtrak also operates regional services within the state, connecting major cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
No. At no point does Amtrak ever travel through Long Island. However, if you ever scootch up into Westchester County, in some points of Westchester county, you can catch part of the Empire State and Northeast Corridor lines of Amtrak.
Salisbury, NC is the closest Amtrak station, for now. The state of North Carolina has plans to expand rail service to Ashville, the plan is for 2015. (Hopefully, the budget will allow it)
Yes you need a valid state issued driver's license or ID card.
It can be done, but it appears that you have to change trains in Chicago. Amtrak 22/422: Texas Eagle runs from various points in Texas to Chicago. Amtrak 50/850: Cardinal/Hoosier State runs from Chicago to various points in Indiana.
The National Railroad Passenger Coporation (Amtrak) is incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia.
Well, honey, the closest Amtrak station to Tallahassee is actually in Jacksonville. So, if you're looking to hop on a train, you'll need to make a little road trip up north. Pack your bags and get ready for a scenic ride through the Sunshine State!
They actually have two! One is downtown at 1 Walsh Circle Regional Transportation Center Syracuse, NY 13208. The other is at the State Fairgrounds at 581 State Fair Blvd. Gate 11 Syracuse, NY 13209
Amtrak does not operate train services directly to Alaska. However, travelers can take Amtrak trains to destinations in the contiguous United States, such as Washington State, and then use other transportation options, like buses or ferries, to reach Alaska. The Alaska Railroad offers scenic train journeys within Alaska itself.
The nearest is probably the one in Kissimmee, about 60 miles away. The Amtrak line runs down the middle of the state at that point and doesn't cut over towards the east coast until you get further south.