53 Hours from Chicago to San Francisco on the California Zephyr Train

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Hop aboard one of America’s most legendary train journeys as we travel from Chicago to San Francisco on Amtrak's California Zephyr. This video takes you on a 2,400-mile adventure through the heart of the country—across sweeping plains, the towering Rockies, red rock canyons, and the majestic Sierra Nevada. Along the way, I’ll share what it’s really like to ride this iconic route: the best views, onboard experience, meals, tips for first-time riders, and all the little moments in between. Whether you're dreaming of taking the trip yourself or just love scenic travel, this journey is something special. Let me know what you think in the comments.

Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:30 Chicago’s Union Station
0:59 Metropolitan Lounge
1:40 Boarding
2:15 Leaving Chicago
2:49 Roomette Tour
4:15 Roomette Bathrooms
4:29 One Bedroom Tour
4:57 Amtrak Trip #2 For Me + Family Room Comparison
5:51 Fresh Air Stop in Illinois
6:20 Observation Car
7:00 Crossing the Mississippi River
7:35 Dinner in the Dining Car
8:15 Sunset & End of Day 1
8:43 Getting Ready for Bed
8:56 Roomette Bed Review
9:25 Fresh Air Stop in Omaha
9:44 Sleep Review and Breakfast
10:18 Denver’s Union Station
11:25 LMNT Electrolytes
12:25 Heading up to the Rocky Mountains
12:56 Big Ten Curve
13:33 Rocky Mountains
14:44 Moffat Tunnel
15:12 Winter Park, Colorado + Fresh Air Stop
16:12 More Rocky Mountains
17:12 Lunch in the Room
17:38 Gore Canyon (BEAUTIFUL!)
19:00 More Colorado
19:45 Glenwood Canyon
20:40 Coach Seat Review
21:10 Glenwood Springs
21:30 Even More Colorado
21:54 Grand Junction
22:46 Ruby Canyon
23:18 Crossing into Utah + Dinner
24:00 Shower Review
24:44 Can I Fit in the Top Bunk?
25:20 Sleep Review, Coffee & Breakfast
26:00 Nevada Views
26:38 Reno, NV Fresh Air Stop
27:00 Heading into Sierra Nevada
27:30 Entering California & Truckee
28:05 Donner Lake
28:50 Big Hole Tunnel
29:10 Cafe Car
29:22 Donner Pass
29:43 Emigrant Gap
30:12 Lunch in the Dining Car
30:23 Food Review (Everything I ate!)
31:12 Roseville, CA Fresh Air Stop
31:40 Sacremento Fresh Air Stop
32:10 Overall Amtrak Review (Trip 1 and 2)
32:54 More California
33:20 Arriving in Emeryville
33:44 End of the Journey + Price

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