All Bus and Rail Content

• London Rail Sales: Deal or No Deal?
  May 13, 2013 8:31 am
  Traveling to London this summer? Consumer advocate Ed Perkins reveals the best (and cheapest) way to get around. read more
• World's Most Expensive Airport Taxis
  April 30, 2013 1:24 pm
  The most expensive airport-to-downtown cab fares, plus lower-cost alternatives. read more
• Rick Steves: European Train Travel Is Fast and Fun
  April 22, 2013 11:26 am
  For many tourists, the pleasure of journeying along Europe's well-organized rail system really is as good as the destination. read more
• Amtrak Ridership Increases to Record Levels
  April 10, 2013 8:40 am
  A new report shows that Amtrak ridership numbers have hit record levels. read more
• Rail Pass or No Rail Pass?
  March 12, 2013 4:07 pm
  Before you buy your summer rail pass, take a close look at all the options. read more
• New 'Ouigo' Budget TGV Launches in April
  February 26, 2013 10:07 am
  France launches a new budget high-speed train line. read more
• VIA Rail Half-Off
  January 23, 2013 5:21 pm
  Seats, and routes, are limited, but a 50-percent off deal has definite appeal if you qualify. read more
• Rail Travel in 2013: A Waiting Year
  January 15, 2013 11:31 am
  2013 will be a quiet year for rail-system improvements. read more
• European Rail Pass Changes Next Year
  October 30, 2012 11:53 am
  The latest additions and removals from the Eurail lineup. read more
• Tips for Riding Europe's Subways and Buses
  October 3, 2012 1:06 pm
  Rick Steves on how to take advantage of Europe's convenient network of buses and rails. read more
• VIA Rail's Apparently Endless 50 Percent Sale
  August 24, 2012 11:56 am
  VIA Rail Canada has extended its half-off sale for economy class travel throughout Canada. read more
• Enjoying Europe on a Big-Bus Tour
  August 17, 2012 9:57 am
  Rick Steves offers tried-and-true tips for making the most of your bus tour. read more
• Best U.S. Airports for Public Transportation
  August 7, 2012 11:56 am
  Ed Perkins rates the country's top airport access rail systems. read more
• Bus Travel Making a Big Comeback
  July 29, 2012 7:12 am
  Bus operators are competing for the mainstream travel market with improved buses and faster schedules. read more
• 60 Percent off VIA Rail Canada
  July 5, 2012 10:00 am
  VIA Rail Canada announced a quickie 60 percent off sale on its top train, the Canadian, between Toronto and Vancouver. read more
• 10 Tips for Surviving a Very Long Bus Trip
  June 19, 2012 3:23 pm
  Colleen Setchell on how to save money and time (yes, time) on the open road, and why you should always choose the aisle seat. read more
• National Train Day: Should We Be Celebrating?
  May 11, 2012 2:29 pm
  National Train Day takes place tomorrow, May 12. But what are we celebrating? The U.S. is woefully behind much of the industrialized world in passenger rail service. read more
• New High-Speed Train to Debut in Italy
  April 6, 2012 2:14 pm
  Italy is getting a brand-new high-speed train, called Italo, in April. Could this mean cheaper train tickets for travelers to Italy? read more
• Ultimate Guide to European Railpasses
  April 2, 2012 4:11 pm
  Consecutive, flexible, economy? Trains offer the best way to get around Europe, but which railpass is right? read more
• See Australia by Train at up to 25% Off
  February 24, 2012 3:49 pm
  Score a Down-Under adventure at a discount. Deluxe trains offering land cruises bring Australia to life, for less. read more
• See Canada by Rail, Save Big
  February 21, 2012 3:26 pm
  Want to see Canada by rail this spring? Via Rail is offering discounts of 25 percent on sleeper packages that include meals. Plus, more discounts from Amtrak. read more
• High Speed ... on a Bus?
  February 14, 2012 1:04 pm
  An electric high-speed Superbus that can cruise at 156 mph could be coming to a highway near you. But is it for real? read more
• High Speed Rail in Michigan? Sort Of
  February 8, 2012 5:07 pm
  New speeds will be the fastest outside the Northeast Corridor, and could eventually make the train a viable alternative to flying on some Midwest routes. read more
• Save 50 Percent on Amtrak
  February 2, 2012 1:08 pm
  On the train, the journey can be the destination. Here are some appealing (and heavily discounted) trips for winter and spring. read more
• Amtrak Announces Improvements and Upgrades
  January 24, 2012 1:22 pm
  Amtrak calls its agenda for 2012 "aggressive," and it's as aggressive as limited means will allow. We're talking new passenger cars and systemwide e-ticketing. read more
• Starts Today: Half-Price Rail Travel in Canada
  January 20, 2012 11:11 am
  Travel by train for 50 percent less in Canada this winter, or ride the rails in the U.S. for 20 to 25 percent off. read more
• Bankruptcy: Bus Lines Can Do It, Too
  January 4, 2012 6:00 pm
  A bus company operating public transit services, airport shuttles, and sightseeing tours files for bankruptcy. Will it affect you? read more
• 10 Scenic Rail Trips to Take Before It's Too Late
  January 2, 2012 7:36 am
  If you've ever wanted to see North America by rail, writes Ed Perkins, do it soon. Here are the 10 most scenic trips to enjoy before budget cuts put an end to them forever. read more
• New Amtrak Promotions a Good Value This Winter
  December 23, 2011 12:01 pm
  Amtrak's current list of special promotions is the longest it's been in a while, reports Ed Perkins. read more
• Free Express Bus Tickets Through Spring
  December 6, 2011 4:34 pm
  The country's leading low-cost express bus service is offering 200,000 seats free for travel January 4 through March 1. read more

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