Amtrak California Zephyr RouteAmtrak California ZephyrChicago-Omaha-Denver-Salt Lake City-Emeryville (San Francisco) Amtrak California Zephyr Journey Times: 51 hours 20 minutes Amtrak California Zephyr Departures: Daily Departure Experienced travelers say the California Zephyr is one of the most beautiful train trips in all of North America. 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. The Zephyr runs 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 Emeryville/San Francisco. Connections in to San Francisco and Oakland stations via Thruway Bus Service at Emeryville, California. Scenic Highlights Include: Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevadas, Moffat Tunnel, Colorado's Gore, Byers and Glenwood Canyons, Winter Park, Truckee River, Donner Lake, San Pablo Bay and the Carquinez Strait. Amtrak California Zephyr Features & Amenities
''The mountains are calling and I must go.'' - John Muir Glide past - not above - amber waves of grain. Climb the magnificent Rockies and Sierra Nevadas and witness the power of the raging Colorado River. Cross the Continental Divide, travel through tunnels and canyons. Marvel at the vivid hues of Utah’s deserts. There is simply no better way to experience the true majesty of America than from the ground up on Amtrak. Amtrak Train Stations Served by the California Zephyr Chicago, IL - Union Station (CHI) Naperville, IL (NPV) McCook, NE (MCK) Elko, NV (ELK) Winnemucca, NV (WNN) Princeton, IL (PCT) Galesburg, IL (GBB) Burlington, IA (BRL) Mt. Pleasant, IA (MTP) Ottumwa, IA (OTM) Osceola, IA (OSC) Creston, IA (CRN) Omaha, NE (OMA) Lincoln, NE (LNK) Hastings, NE (HAS) Holdrege, NE (HLD) McCook, NE (MCK) Fort Morgan, CO (FMG) Denver, CO - Union Station (DEN) Fraser-Winter Park, CO (WIP) Granby, CO (GRA) Glenwood Springs, CO (GSC) Grand Junction, CO (GJT) Green River, UT (GRI) Helper, UT (HER) Provo, UT (PRO) Salt Lake City, UT - Amtrak Station (SLC) Elko, NV (ELK) Winnemucca, NV (WNN) Reno, NV (RNO) Truckee, CA (TRU) Colfax, CA (COX) Roseville, CA (RSV) Sacramento, CA - Sacramento Valley Station (SAC) Davis, CA (DAV) Martinez, CA (MTZ) Emeryville, CA (EMY) Amtrak California Zephyr Route Highlights ''Chicago, Illinois'' Chicago, Illinois Chicago - Union Station From the grandeur of Grant Park’s Buckingham Fountain to iconic museums and skyscrapers, see for yourself why Chicago was once dubbed “Paris on the Prairie.” Engage in retail therapy on the Magnificent Mile or root for the home team within the comfortable confines of famed Wrigley Field. Chicago will satisfy whatever you hunger for, from hot dogs and deep dish pizza to culture and comedy. Amtrak California Zephyr Route Highlights ''Denver, Colorado'' Denver, Colorado Denver - Union Station Experience high-altitude adventure in the Mile High City. Explore the city’s 85 miles of bike trails or, if downhill is your thing, check out the 143 trails at nearby Winter Park Ski Resort. Grab a bite in historic Larimer Square where the gold rush took off before discovering your own gold rush with a tour of some of the city’s 50 microbreweries. Amtrak California Zephyr Route Highlights ''Salt Lake City, Utah'' Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City Explore the beautiful gardens and fountains of Temple Square, a three-block plaza anchored by the towering Salt Lake Temple. Then head for the hills where winter or summer, extreme adventure awaits on the Comet Bobsled Sliding Track at Olympic Park. If taking curves at 60 mph isn’t for you, Great Salt Lake, the largest natural lake west of the Mississippi, beckons for hiking, swimming and picnicking. Amtrak California Zephyr Route Highlights ''San Francisco, California'' San Francisco, California Soak up San Fran’s eclectic energy with a cable car ride for dim sum in Chinatown followed by chocolate in Ghirardelli Square. Laugh at the sea lions at Pier 39 and enjoy Golden Gate Park’s world-class museums and seasonal festivals. Then cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and swap the city’s vitality for the tranquility of Muir Woods, where giant redwood forests give way to Pacific lagoons and beaches. Chicago - Denver - Salt Lake - San Francisco | |||||
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