I took my kids on their first Amtrak. Our $336 roundtrip train to NYC had significant delays, but I'd do it again.

Lauren Harkawik

• I took my two kids on the Amtrak for the first time to get from Albany to New York City.
• Being able to look out the window and walk around during the trip was huge for us.
• We faced significant delays on the train, but I'd choose the Amtrak over driving in the future.

My husband and I recently traveled with our two kids from Albany to New York City to visit family.

Although we could've hopped in the car...