I took a 52-hour Amtrak train ride from Chicago to California by myself. Here are 11 things that surprised me most.

From dinner reservations to motion sickness, here are the most surprising parts of traveling on Amtrak's California Zephyr ...
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This long-distance Amtrak train ride is one of the most scenic West Coast routes, with stunning ocean and mountain views

Running from Seattle to Los Angeles, the Coast Starlight route passes snowy mountains, sunny valleys, and stunning coastline.

I spent 53 hours on Amtrak's longest train. These were the 6 best and 4 worst parts of the journey.

I took the 53-hour California Zephyr, Amtrak's longest train, from Chicago to California. The views and bedroom booking were ...
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I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was much more comfortable.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I booked a $400 roomette for a 15-hour Amtrak ride across the Southwest in January 2025. Then I booked a $450 first-class ticket ...

My friends and I take a 14-hour Amtrak trip together every year. It's the cheapest way to spend time together.

Each year, my friends and I travel from Utah to Colorado on an Amtrak train. The long ride is cheap and the perfect place for us to catch up.

I spent 53 hours on the longest train ride in the US. Here are 10 ways I made the 2-night Amtrak trip more bearable.

I endured a 53-hour ride on the California Zephyr, the longest Amtrak journey in the US. Here are 10 survival tips for ...
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I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was much more comfortable.

When I saw how much a first-class ticket cost on the Amtrak Acela train, I had to book it. At $450 for a 3-hour trip up the East Coast, it was $50 more than the private cabin I booked for a 15-hour ...