The cost of traveling the U.S. by train depends on how travelers choose to ride. For those sticking with coach class, tickets generally range from $200 to $600 each way per person. Coach seats recline and offer decent legroom, but riders should be prepared for a long journey without many amenities beyond the standard offerings.

This epic three-day train service could be changing the landscape of cross-country travel in the U.S., with a direct rail link between LA and New York.

Amtrak's all-new NextGen train pulled into 30th Street Station in Philadelphia for the first time on Thursday, marking a new chapter in train travel.