The Amtrak Texas Eagle is a long-distance passenger train and the longest railway in the US (Image: Getty)
Travelling by train has its perks, giving you the ability to kick back and relax whilst taking in some stunning scenery on the way.
But the Amtrak Texas Eagle is a long-distance passenger that takes a traveller on an epic journey like no other.
In fact the journey is the longest train route in and the second-longest in the Americas – with the full journey on this takes a whopping 68 hours and travels between two of the world’s most famous cities – Los Angeles and Chicago.
According to user , the Amtrak Texas Eagle has about 30 major stops and not only connects the major but also passes through a variety of landscapes including desserts, malangas regions and urban centres.
Along the way, you’ll wind along the Mississippi River, through the Ozarks and into Little Rock and discover why everything is bigger in Texas.
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The Amtrak Texas Eagle has about 30 major stops and connects major cities in the US (Image: Getty)
The cost of Amtrak tickets does vary depending on the type of ticket you want and the distance travelled, the time of year and how early you book your tickets.
The user added that at a cost of around £259.23 ($325) you can get a one-way ticket in coach class.
For the families and those wanting extra luxury, for around £1247.48 ($1564) you can book a family bedroom to travel the length of the longest railway in the United States.
The Amtrak Texas Eagle stops along a host of cosmopolitan cities along the way including Austin and Dallas, taking you through awe-inspiring wide-open spaces. The journey also includes Illinois, San Antonio, Texas with stops in St. Louis, Little Rock, Dallas, Fort Worth and Austin.
The Texas Eagle’s average operating speed is 55mph (89 km/h) with its top speed reaching an impressive 100mph (161 km/h).
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The Amtrak is a perfect example of why everything is bigger in Texas (Image: Getty)
One review of the Amtrak Texas Eagle wrote on TripAdvisor and said: “Train ride was better than expected. We will go again sometime in the future.
“The landscapes and old depots were nice to view. We also met some people that were nice.”
Another added: “A lot of fun. The trip was from Dallas to St Louis. The train was full, and things stayed fun.”
Some were less-than impressed, however, with one adding: “Delayed by 90 minutes and the journey took way longer than listed, lost a day of the holiday just for travel.
“Would’ve booked the bus instead if we knew how slow and inconvenient it would be… ruined the scenic views.”