“Moon River” was just one of the surprises aboard the California Zephyr, an Amtrak train that runs from Chicago to Emeryville, Calif., a more than 2,000-mile journey that takes passengers ...

In terms of route planning, all of the rail enthusiasts I spoke with for this guide recommended taking Amtrak’s California Zephyr between San Francisco and Chicago. Other highly-praised Amtrak ...

That incarnation lasted until 1983, when Amtrak took over the operation. For a decade, Union Station hosted only Amtrak’s version of the California Zephyr, but different trains eventually came. Today, ...

Of the 50 states in America, Amtrak operates in 46 of them, making travel less of a hassle for those who don't want to drive ...

I've traveled through the Midwest and a little on the East Coast, and I think Amtrak's California Zephyr and Coast Starlight have superior menus. The menus are so good that, if you're on a multi ...

Today i'm taking this Amtrak sleeper train for the next 3 days from New York City all the way to San Francisco. This epic ...

Talk of Burlington Northern passenger trains inevitably conjures visions of green E units toting bilevel stainless steel ...

In January the Federal Railroad Administration recommended restoring Amtrak routes in the West. One recommendation would ...

The trip getaway also features two nights onboard Amtrak’s California Zephyr train and sightseeing activities in each destination. The route taken will be the approximate same route featured in the TV ...