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 booked a bedroom and a roomette on the same overnight Amtrak train. The bedroom is worth the splurge for longer rides.

I compared the roomette and bedroom accommodations on the California Zephyr, an overnight Amtrak train. The bedroom was twice ...
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California Zephyr's many plusses impacted by staffing: Amtrak trip report

CHICAGO - A text and email alert received overnight by passengers ticketed on Amtrak's eastbound California Zephyr departing Denver Monday, July 28, warned, "Train 6 will have reduced seating capacity ...

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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I spent 53 hours in a bedroom on an Amtrak train for $2,200 and made 5 mistakes

If you travel a lot like me, I highly recommend logging your mistakes so you're less likely to repeat them. For example, I'd spent 75 hours on overnight Amtrak trains before my most recent adventure ...
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The Only Luxury Sleeper Train in the U.S. Just Added New Summer Trips

Private rail cars with luxurious amenities are now available on select Amtrak routes.
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This 2,438-mile train route is the longest and most beautiful in the US.—and it crosses two-thirds of North America

All aboard the most unforgettable train ride in the country. The California Zephyr is the longest train route in the U.S., traveling 2,438 miles from Chicago to the Bay Area through the Rockies and ...
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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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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 ...
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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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I spend days riding two Amtrak trains to get from California to Washington, DC.Diana Kruzman Consider bringing your own snacks, ...
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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 ...