We've flown and taken long road trips with my toddler. A 9-hour Amtrak ride tested our parenting skills.

Taking a long Amtrak train trip with my toddler wasn't easy, but I would do it again. Jessica Pate Thibault My husband and I recently took a nine-hour Amtrak trip with our 3-year-old daughter. We loved that the restrooms were easily accessible, especially since our toddler is potty training. Entertaining a child on a long train ride wasn't easy, but the price and views made it worth it. I've traveled a lot with my 3-year-old daughter, Allie. Whether it's flying from California to the East Coast , taking short train rides, or driving from Virginia to South Carolina, my husband and I are still trying to figure out which travel method is the least painful for this season of life.