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New Orleans Streetcars ― Choosing Which Lines to Ride in 3 Hours

New Orleans has 5 streetcar lines. With only 3 hours, I strategically chose which to ride now and which to save for next time. Routes, times, and fare info.

Amtrak City of New Orleans ― 22 Hours and 1,500 km from New Orleans to Chicago

Riding the Amtrak City of New Orleans from New Orleans to Chicago: 22 hours in a Roomette. Differences from the Empire Builder, dining car, and scenery.

Riding the Chicago O'Hare People Mover ― Airport Rail Counts Too

Completing every station on O'Hare's ATS (Airport Transit System). Route data, riding record, and what you see from the windows.

Accidental Touch-and-Go in Puerto Rico ― Bad Weather Kept Me from Riding Tren Urbano

Flew from Charlotte to Puerto Rico but couldn't leave the airport due to weather. Turned around on the same aircraft. Tren Urbano remains unridden.

Amtrak Empire Builder ― 45 Hours and 3,550 km from Seattle to Chicago

Riding the Amtrak Empire Builder from Seattle to Chicago: 45 hours in a Roomette. Booking, dining car, shower, and practical tips.