California zephyr train

The California Zephyr is considered one of Amtrak's most scenic train routes. Stretching from Chicago all the way to Emeryville outside San Francisco, you'll cross the plains and pass through the Rocky and Sierra Nevada Mountains. Stop in Denver to hike Red Rocks Park. Do some learning in Salt Lake City at the Clark Planetarium or Tracy Aviary. Check out San Francisco's vibrant neighborhoods or see the Golden Gate Bridge. Come aboard and enjoy all the sights on a true Amtrak adventure.

Is traveling cross country in a train sleeper car on your bucket list? Check out this review of the California Zephyr trek from the San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago.

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Discover the coolest attractions and lodging options near each Amtrak California Zephyr stop. From waterfront tiki bars to unique, conveniently located hotels.

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California Zephyr flyer

Amtrak’s westbound California Zephyr catches some late evening light climbing Thompson Hill east of Thompson, Utah, on July 7, 1988. The old narrow gauge right-of way used when the route was first built can be seen to the left of the train, including some old trestle pilings that haven’t yet succumbed to the revenges of time.

World Travel-USA-Amtrak California Zephyrs

Our 2 day adventure on Amtrak's California Zephyr: costs, what to expect, best tips. And finally, would I recommend booking this train trip??

Amtrak California Zephyr Train San Fransisco to Chicago | SingleFlyer

Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad’s California Zephyr climbing the foothills westbound out of Denver in the early ‘50s. 1983 watercolor painting by Howard Fogg. Image courtesy of Leanin’ Tree, Inc.

WPRR - California Zephyr, Silver Horizon Vista Dome

Scenic Way to California take the Vista-Dome California Zephyr 1949

California Zephyr flyer

Railroad is a big part of my family. My father and grandfather were both railroad engineers. They both worked on the Rock Island railroad for years before the Rock Island went under. Railroad is wh…

Illustrated Menu Cover for the "California Zephyr", Chicago - Denver - San Francisco.; Post-war America's premier, "cruise train"

Known as one of the most beautiful train trips in North America, California Zephyr takes you from Chicago to California, stopping in cities with iconic landmarks and traveling through scenery that puts flying to shame! As you take the train, don’t miss incredible summer stops in Denver, Salt Lake City, Tahoe National Forest and more. And while riding city-to-city, enjoy remarkable views in your private room, Coach seat or the Sightseer Lounge. Save this pin for your next vacation!

California Zephyr 1967 timetable | by sjb4photos

1951 California Zephyr Vista Dome Passenger by SkippiDiddlePaper

I took a 56-hour train ride across the United States! Yes, that’s around three days spent going from Chicago to San Francisco aboard Amtrak’s California Zephyr in first class!