The Window Seat — Wanderu Travel Magazine

14 Excellent Escapes for Thanksgiving Weekend
Don’t spend your post-Thanksgiving weekend at home with the leftovers. Skip the soggy stuffing and plan the perfect getaway instead.
By Tom Gambardella

The Best Fall Foliage Train Rides in the U.S.
The fall foliage train rides worth taking, and the three things that decide whether yours works: which direction to ride, which week your region peaks, and when to book. With live fares on the routes Wanderu sells.

Your Plane-Free Guide to Getting Home for the Holidays
Save money this holiday season with our budget-friendly guide to bus and train travel.

The Cheapest Ways to Get to College: 14 Routes We Actually Checked
We dug into every fall 2025 back-to-school booking on Wanderu and pulled the fares travelers actually paid on the 14 most popular bus and train routes to college towns, with verified fares from $8.

Getting to college football stadiums by bus and train
For every Power 4 college football stadium, the bus and train stations nearest the gate and how far the last stretch is, with stop-by-stop guides for Austin, Salt Lake City, College Park, Piscataway, State College, Chestnut Hill and Syracuse.
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From Great to Greater: Amtrak’s NextGen Acela
Amtrak's NextGen Acela is here with 5G WiFi, 27% more seats, and a smoother ride. Learn what's new, how to book, and why it's worth the hype.

New Partner Alert: Jaguaride Is Now on Wanderu
Jaguaride & Wanderu joining forces means more travel options across Quebec and an easy way to get to Montréal-Trudeau International Airport.

New Partner Alert: BBBus Is Now on Wanderu
Whether you're planning a vacation from New York to Virginia Beach or commuting to Albany, your next adventure awaits with BBBus and Wanderu!
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