California Zephyr: What $2,000 might get you on a 53-hour Amtrak trip

The California Zephyr takes you from downtown Chicago to the outskirts of San Francisco over 53 hours. Here's what a ...
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53 hours from Chicago to San Francisco on the California Zephyr train

Hop aboard one of America’s most legendary train journeys as we travel from Chicago to San Francisco on Amtrak's California ...

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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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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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 ...