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Curious to know what cross-country train travel looks like? I walked from one end of Amtrak's legendary California Zephyr train to the other, recording as many nooks and crannies as possible.
How big are the showers? How many bathrooms are in each car? Do I have to pay to eat in the dining car? I answer these questions, plus a lot more in this video.
Facts About The California Zephyr:
•Service: Chicago, Illinois to Emeryville, California (San Francisco)
•Frequency: One Train in Each Direction Daily
•Stops: 33
•Distance Traveled: 2,438 miles
•Eastbound Journey: 51 hours, 40 minutes
•Westbound Journey: 52 hours, 10 minutes
Experienced travelers say the California Zephyr is one of the most beautiful train trips in all of North America. As you climb through the heart of the Rockies, and further west through the snow-capped Sierra Nevadas, you may find it hard to disagree. The Zephyr runs between Chicago and San Francisco, coursing through the plains of Nebraska to Denver, across the Rockies to Salt Lake City, and then through Reno and Sacramento into Emeryville/San Francisco. You can connect to San Francisco and Oakland stations via Thruway Bus Service at Emeryville, California.
Glide past - not above - amber waves of grain. Climb the magnificent Rockies and Sierra Nevadas and witness the power of the raging Colorado River. Cross the Continental Divide, and travel through tunnels and canyons. Marvel at the vivid hues of Utah’s deserts. There is simply no better way to experience the true majesty of America than from the ground up on Amtrak.