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 full of surprises.

Passenger train derailment suspends Amtrak service between Denver, Grand Junction

It’s unclear how long Amtrak service will be suspended between the Denver and Grand Junction stations, but, as of Thursday ...

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.
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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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52 Hours Aboard the California Zephyr, the Longest Train Ride in the US

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. During Swartzwelter's 30-year career as a conductor, he estimates he's completed more than 90 trips annually, logging about 500 ...
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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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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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Amtrak's California Zephyr turns 75 and is still chugging

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