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 ...

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

I took the Amtrak California Zephyr train from Chicago to Emeryville, California, in a bedroom accommodation and had a few ...
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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

Traveling to Tahoe on public transit can be worth it, especially for the views — but you’ll need to be a flexible traveler.

I paid $2,200 for a bedroom on a 53-hour Amtrak train. The 50-square-foot space with a full bathroom was worth the price.

I traveled comfortably on Amtrak's California Zephyr in a private bedroom for $2,200. It was worth the price for the longest ...
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I-80 closes, but California Zephyr gets through Sierras

TRUCKEE, Calif.— The eastbound California Zephyr arrived in Truckee today (Feb. 20) just after 1 a.m. Pacific Time, 11 hours late. But it won the battle against massive snowdrifts that had shut down ...

3 Sights You Miss If You Take The Longest Train Route In The U.S.

The United States has an exceptionally long train route spanning across several states. But you can visit more interesting spots if you take a car, instead.
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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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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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Take a Ride on the California Railroad Freighted With Beauty and History

Katrina Schwartz: Today, we’re starting our show on a train! The California Zephyr. It’s Amtrak line goes from Emeryville, passes through Sacramento and Truckee, before heading east, all the way to ...