Can you earn rewards on train travel?

By Nicole Dieker, Bankrate.com

Trains are one of the most affordable and environmentally friendly ways of getting from one place to another. Trains can be a comfortable and enjoyable way to travel, whether you’re getting work done on your laptop, watching the scenery or talking with your fellow passengers in the dining car.

If you haven’t experienced the fun of train travel before, now is the time to see whether there’s an Amtrak station in your area — and if you decide you like...