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 ...

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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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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California Zephyr, Southwest Chief suffer extraordinary mechanical delays over weekend

Late arrivals are, to a degree, preordained for Amtrak’s long-distance trains on the first weekend of Daylight Saving Time — but not to the extent experienced by the California Zephyr and Southwest ...
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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.

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 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.

Business Insider's reporter spent 53 hours on Amtrak's California Zephyr train in a bedroom accommodation.Joey Hadden/Business Insider When I decided to take the longest train ride in the US, I ...
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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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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 ...