This undated image provided by Amtrak shows the California Zephyr train near Truckee, Calif. The California Zephyr starts in Emeryville, Calif., near San Francisco, en route to Reno, Nev., a 236-mile ...

The California Zephyr runs from Denver Union Station through the Rocky Mountains to Emeryville California, and the section ...

A cross-country ride on the California Zephyr becomes a slow, scenic journey from Chicago toward San Francisco, crossing ...

My trip on the California Zephyr was my favorite overnight Amtrak ride yet. I'll take it again any chance I get.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Amtrak’s California Zephyr runs a daily 2,438-mile trip to Emeryville/San Francisco from Chicago, roughly a 52-hour journey. President Trump has proposed a ...

I love the West, its granite peaks, endless grasslands and twisting canyons, which sounds like the ultimate car trip. Wrong. I think these sights are best viewed by rail, not road. That’s why I ...

For many people, one of the best parts about living in the Bay Area is its proximity to Lake Tahoe — for endless skiing, hiking and beach-laying opportunities, just a few hours away. But anyone who’s ...

We spent 53 hours traveling on the Amtrak California Zephyr. Our roomette was great during the day, but I became restless during the long train ride.

EMERYVILLE, Calif. (AP) – The journey east on Amtrak’s California Zephyr train is as good as the destination. Riding the rails from the San Francisco Bay area to Reno, Nev., offers beautiful views and ...