Using Amtrak
With airline fare sales less than robust during this time of high fuel costs, you may find yourself considering Amtrak travel.
On the Amtrak home page, check out "Hot Deals." Especially focus on the weekly specials. Some of these are amazingly cheap.
If you see a $59 fare between Chicago and Washington, for example, you can usually get a similar fare between intermediate points.
BidonTravel.com has a variety of Amtrak and Via Rail Canada travel guides.
Start with Tips and important cautions or Most scenic Amtrak and Via Rail routes I.