I took the longest train ride in the US. 6 things surprised me about the 53-hour adventure across the country.

I traveled from Chicago to Emeryville, California, on Amtrak's California Zephyr and booked a bedroom. The 53-hour ride was ...
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Amtrak’s refreshed sleepers: This Zephyr trip shows the details

This video rides the California Zephyr out of Chicago while focusing on Amtrak’s refurbished Superliner sleepers. The changes ...
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Tahoe by Public Transit? How to Get There by Train or Bus — and How to Get Around When You’re There

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 ...