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The longest train route in America offers a scenic cross-country journey

This legendary American sleeper train covers nearly 2,500 miles and seven states and is considered one of the best rail trips ...
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I took the longest train ride in the US. 6 things surprised me about the 53-hour adventure across the country.

A Business Insider reporter spent 53 hours on Amtrak's California Zephyr train.Joey Hadden/Business Insider I'd ridden the California Zephyr once before, but only for 15 hours. This time, I was in for ...
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This 2,438-mile Train Route Is the Longest and Most Beautiful in the U.S.—and It Crosses Two-thirds of North America

The California Zephyr is the longest train route in the U.S., traveling 2,438 miles from Chicago to the Bay Area through the Rockies and Sierra Nevada over 43 hours. The train passes some of the ...
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I booked a bedroom and a roomette on the same overnight Amtrak train. The bedroom is worth the splurge for longer rides.

I booked a $400 roomette for a 15-hour ride on Amtrak's California Zephyr in January 2025. Then I booked a $2,200 bedroom for a 53-hour trip on the same overnight train in February 2026. The bedroom ...
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I spent $2,200 for a private bedroom on a 53-hour Amtrak ride. Here are 7 reasons I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

I recently took a 53-hour trip on Amtrak's California Zephyr — the longest train ride in the US. I booked a bedroom accommodation for $2,200, and I'd love to take the whole trip again. I was in awe of ...