EMERYVILLE, Calif. - The journey east on Amtrak's California Zephyr is as good as the destination. Riding the rails from the San Francisco Bay Area to Reno, Nev., offers beautiful views and a tangible ...
Sacramento Bee editorial writer Tom Philp talks about the Sacramento sighting on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, of an Amtrak ...
With over 34.5 million trips and new routes gaining steam, the golden age of American rail may be on the horizon.
Katrina Schwartz: Today, we’re starting our show on a train! The California Zephyr. It’s Amtrak line goes from Emeryville, passes through Sacramento and Truckee, before heading east, all the way to ...
(WHTM) — Amtrak is offering $250 rail passes for trips across the country until this coming Tuesday. The passes offer ten segments over 30 days of travel, and the passes are valid for up to 120 days ...
Q: We recently traveled on Amtrak's California Zephyr from Chicago to Sacramento. It was not a good experience. When we entered the sleeper bedroom, it was readily apparent that the visual depiction ...
OK, would-be rail fans, we got you Amtrak tickets in Part 1 and briefed you on a few of my favorite trains. Now come a few tips on getting on board, dining cars, sleeping cars, enjoying the scenery ...