I've purchased Amtrak's USA Rail Pass 3 times. Most rides are slow and uncomfortable, but I can't wait to buy it again.

I've purchased the Amtrak USA Rail Pass three times. William Fleeson Amtrak's USA Rail Pass allows riders to take 10 trips across the country for a flat fee of $500. I've purchased the pass three times, and though the rides aren't luxurious, they're worth it. The pass is a great way to explore new places and meet interesting people. As a native of Washington, DC, I'll never forget looking out the window of an Amtrak train to take in the desert scenes of the American Southwest. The view look...