Travel + Leisure

This 2,438-mile Train Route Is the Longest and Most Beautiful in the U.S.—and It Crosses Two-thirds of North America

The California Zephyr is the longest train route in the U.S., traveling 2,438 miles from Chicago to the Bay Area through the Rockies and Sierra Nevada over 43 hours. The train passes some of the ...

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.
Ever After in the Woods

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 ...
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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.

I recently took a 53-hour trip on Amtrak's California Zephyr — the longest train ride in the US. I booked a bedroom accommodation for $2,200, and I'd love to take the whole trip again. I was in awe of ...