Bus and Train Travel

Buses and trains go almost everywhere in the world, allowing travelers to cover a lot of ground without the hassle of driving or the inflexibility of flights. Whether you want to embark on a romantic long-distance rail journey in Europe or a boozy excursion through Napa Valley’s vineyards, Travel + Leisure has the scoop on the latest routes — and the best bus and train travel ideas.

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A suite from on board the La Dolce Vita Orient Express
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A train passing through the Italian countryside
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Aerial shot of two trains in the Orlando station
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The exterior of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
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A family walking through a Brightline train station
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An Amtrak train on the Northeast Regional line traveling past water
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A train goes around a mountain
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An Amtrak train riding past trees and a lake
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Cityscape of Tende, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence, France
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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner traveling south on rail tracks through Del Mar, California.
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An Amtrak train with a Harry Potter and the Cursed Child wrap at a train facility
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The front of the Napa Valley train
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Amtrak passengers at breakfast
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Aerial view of Bergen from Scandinavian railway through Norway in winter
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The Empire Builder Amtrak train going past wildflowers
These 4 Train Rides Will Take You to Some of the Best Wildflower Blooms in the U.S.
Exterior of the train that went from Baden bei Wien to Vienna
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Texas State Railroad
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Golden Pass Express rail through Switzerland during summer
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view of the Rocky Mountaineer train as it passes Castle Mountain
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Roger Federer and Trevor Noah
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An illustration showing grandparents, their children and granchild on a train
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An illustration of an orange train with cartoon "Z's" coming out, signifying someone is sleeping
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Exterior of the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train in southern California
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Grand Tetons behind water and trees
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SBB Train in Switzerland travels through farm and lakeland.
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Glenfinnan Railway Viaduct in Scotland with the Jacobite steam train
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Scenic view of an upscale residential neighborhood on slopes of Santa Ynez Mountains range in Santa Barbara, California.
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the exterior original Orient Express
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Brightline, a speed train, in South Florida
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Diningroom of luxury Rovos Rail train
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The East Broad Top Railroad out on a train ride
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Italian trains in beautiful mountainous landscapes
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Rolling vineyards surround the city of Paso Robles, California.
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Nylah Burton on a ferry in Elliot Bay in Seattle
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Shanghai maglev departure from Longyang road station to Pudong airport,Shanghai,China
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Passenger taking photos and waiting to board an Amtrak train, Los Angeles Union Station.
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Smiling Woman Looking Through Train Window
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View of the Fairmont Chateau Laurier from the water
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Jose Cuervo Express train to Tequila, Mexico
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Aerial view of an Amtrak train Southwest Chief near Fishers Peak, Colorado.
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New Mexico's Sky Railway train painted in night sky motif
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Amtrak Cheap Train
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The Blue Train with Table Mountain
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Photo collage showing Black American sleeping car porters throughout history with small illustrated trains and the union flag.
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Exterior of Rocky Mountaineer train near Seton Lake along Rainforest to Goldrush route.
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The Aurora Winter Train, in Alaska
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TranzAlpine, New Zealand
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Amtrak sleeper car
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Exterior of the Rocky Mountaineer train on the Canda route
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An Amtrak long-distance train travels through the lush forests and wildflower meadows of the Pacific Northwest
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Aerial view of the The Ghan Journey
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Spectacular view from the famous Norwegian Flåm train speeding uphill on its way to Myrdal station. Said to be one of the most beautiful railway journeys on the planet.
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Bannerman's Castle
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Pacific Coast Highway by Amtrak Train
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Brenda Nguyen on train and view outside window
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