If you're looking to soak in red and orange foliage before it's gone, taking a long-distance train can be one of the best ways to enjoy the views.

From the lonely roads to coastal drives, gas up the car and check out 40 of the most scenic byways America has to offer.

It “provides beautiful views of America’s sixth-largest lake, Lake Champlain, as well as of Vermont’s Green Mountains and New York’s Adirondack Mountains,” said Dan Albrecht, chair of Lake Champlain ...