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3 Long-Distance Amtrak Routes That Make For An Unforgettable Rail Trip

The California Zephyr, the Empire Builder and the Sunset Limited offer multi-night rail journeys and extraordinary views of America that only a long-distance train trip can reveal. For those who love ...
Ever After in the Woods

This 52-Hour Train Ride From California To Illinois Might Be The Most Beautiful Journey In The Country

Travel from California to Illinois on a train journey filled with landscapes, from rugged peaks to open plains across the ...

We took a 53-hour Amtrak train from Chicago to California. It was a great way to see the country, but I'd never do it again.

We spent 53 hours traveling on the Amtrak California Zephyr. Our roomette was great during the day, but I became restless ...
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Historic ride on Zephyr

Scenic route takes Amtrak train from Bay Area to Reno The journey east on Amtrak’s California Zephyr train is as good as the destination. Riding the rails from the San Francisco Bay area to Reno, Nev.

I spent $2,200 for a private bedroom on a 53-hour Amtrak ride. Here are 7 reasons I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

My trip on the California Zephyr was my favorite overnight Amtrak ride yet. I'll take it again any chance I get.

I took the longest train ride in the US. 6 things surprised me about the 53-hour adventure across the country.

I traveled from Chicago to Emeryville, California, on Amtrak's California Zephyr and booked a bedroom. The 53-hour ride was ...
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Tahoe by Public Transit? How to Get There by Train or Bus — and How to Get Around When You’re There

For many people, one of the best parts about living in the Bay Area is its proximity to Lake Tahoe — for endless skiing, hiking and beach-laying opportunities, just a few hours away. But anyone who’s ...
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I spent 53 hours in a bedroom on an Amtrak train for $2,200 and made 5 mistakes

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I recently traveled on the California Zephyr, an overnight Amtrak train, from Chicago to California. I booked a $2,200 bedroom ...
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I spent 77 hours traveling from California to DC by train. It was worth it, but there are things everyone should know before any long ride.

I spend days riding two Amtrak trains to get from California to Washington, DC.Diana Kruzman A few years ago, when flight prices were awfully expensive, I saw an Amtrak ticket from California to ...
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California Zephyr highlights Ruby Canyon’s rare beauty

Amtrak’s California Zephyr is often hailed as America’s most scenic long-distance train route, spanning over 2,400 miles between Chicago and Emeryville, California. A standout segment is Ruby Canyon, ...