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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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 ...
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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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I took the longest train ride in the US. 6 things surprised me about the 53-hour adventure across the country.

A Business Insider reporter spent 53 hours on Amtrak's California Zephyr train.Joey Hadden/Business Insider I'd ridden the California Zephyr once before, but only for 15 hours. This time, I was in for ...
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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 Sights You Miss If You Take The Longest Train Route In The U.S.

Journeying across the U.S. by train is a special experience that provides passengers with an up-close view of the varying landscapes and features dotting the country. Boasting the lengthiest rail ...
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He paid for a sleeper on America’s most scenic train - then night fell

He set out on Amtrak’s California Zephyr expecting one of the most iconic rail journeys in America. What followed was a far more revealing look at life onboard, from the tiny private room and moving ...
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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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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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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 ...