Amtrak california zephyr train. It has stops in several major cities across the midwest and southwest united states. Overall the amtrak california zephyr stops in 34 cities averaging 4597 train trips every month. Last updated monday 10 aug 2020 152609 pdt.
The california zephyr is a passenger train operated by amtrak between chicago and the san francisco bay area at emeryville via omaha denver salt lake city and reno. As you climb through the heart of the rockies and further west through the snow capped sierra nevadas you may find it hard to disagree. Random thoughts on amtraks california zephyr our trek from denver co to sacramento ca in the time of covid 19 july 2020 definitely do not overnight on the train without a sleeper berth we used the bedroom for 2 with sink toiletshower in room.
After travelling across the great plains your train enters the majestic rocky mountains this morning. One way amtrak in coach accommodations from denver to grand junction grand junction to salt lake city and salt lake city to san francisco on the california zephyr 11 nights hotel accommodations 1 night onboard amtrak. Overnight onboard amtrak day 4 overnight onboard amtrak the train journey you experience on board the zephyr is magnificent.
Experienced travelers say the california zephyr is one of the most beautiful train trips in all of north america. The zephyr runs daily between chicago and san francisco coursing through the plains of nebraska to denver across the rockies to salt lake city and then through reno and sacramento into emeryvillesan francisco. Train status is sourced from amtraks excellent track your train map which should be considered the authoritative source for train informationthis site is not affiliated with amtrak and no guarantees are made as to accuracy timeliness or completeness of the data shown.
The california zephyr amtrak route travels between chicago and emeryville california through the scenic rocky mountains and sierra nevadas. 2 meals included 2 dinners yellowstone lower loop tour is seasonal. Rivers canyons deserts and cityscapes add to the beauty of this multi day trip through the states of illinois iowa nebraska colorado utah nevada and california.
51 hours 20 minutes daily. After beginning your journey in chicago with a little sightseeing ride the rails west across the country.