I have crossed the country on Amtrak a couple of times. I love the Chicago/SF trip. The roomettes are certainly cozy, but you have just enough time on the train. You get to meet people in the dining room and also on the breaks when you go outside and chat with them. The hard working crews are pleasant and helpful. Traveling along with your video brought back what a wonderful feeling - the beauty and the bigness of this country. You don't get that when you fly.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you on the pleasure of talking with strangers from various backgrounds. There are a lot of seasoned travelers in the sleeper cars and it's fun to swap stories.
@joannmclaughlin8897
5 ай бұрын
I rode the California Zephyr from Chicago to Sacramento in 1952. I was 4 years old then. I can still remember the smell of the dining car. It was winter time so crossed the sierra's through the many snow sheds. I have always wanted to relive that ride.
@markakira8988
Жыл бұрын
161 days until my Emeryville to Chicago Zephyr trip. Thank you for the scouting report! Appreciate the effort.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Have fun and let us know how it went!
@litaperna1128
Жыл бұрын
I went from Chicago to Klamath Falls Oregon. It was the trip of a lifetime; magnificent. Nowt,ten years later I hope to go from California to Chicago, my home town. Thanks for this video.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear it. If you liked the trip to Oregon, I think you'll like the California Zephyr.
@markreece8904
Жыл бұрын
This is an outstanding video 👍🏻👍🏻. The quality of the scenery captured of this beautiful country was impressive. Brings back a lot of memories.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mark. It really does remind me how big and pretty the U.S. is.
@controlZchannel
Жыл бұрын
Nice to see a video from the very beginning of the trip instead of starting already on the train.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm glad you liked it
@pauldavis8418
3 ай бұрын
Great video! I just completed a round trip on the Zephyr in April and about the nicest compliments I can make are we arrived ahead of schedule on both trips and the scenery was incredible! I rode this same route thirty years ago and it was amazing! However,this time I found the train to be filthy! Not only that,but there was a very unpleasant odor in the sleeper cars and finding a room attendant was difficult. Meals were served Luke warm and on our last days lunch was served from ten thirty until eleven thirty. Many did not get to eat. We had only one section of the trip with any sort of tour guide and that was it. I will go on another trip ,however I was very disappointed on the lack of service on this trip.
@thebayrambler
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the thorough feedback from your trip. I'd agree that the cleanliness and service is very dependent on the car attendant who's tied to your room throughout the journey. This might have been one of the older sleeper cars as well. I believe they only have a volunteer docent in the view car between Sacramento and maybe Reno? Short meals can be a possibility when there's a final stop soon. Sorry you didn't enjoy it more but I'm glad you liked the scenery.
@keithburkhead8270
Жыл бұрын
This is the best video I have seen of the Zephyr trip. I've taken it many times and loved the experience!
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Keith. Very kind of you to say.
@stephenlyles2911
Жыл бұрын
A very beautiful and remarkable video steve
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@reenahtabounnaah8820
Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the format of the video: no words or focus on yourself, well filmed and edited, with authentic sounds and emulates actual experience more than any other person's train trip videos that I've seen. This is the first time I've seen one of yours. I've taken many long Amtrak trips across US, and miss the train since Covid began. Your video brought back the feeling of the trip. I look forward to watching more of your videos. Not sure what you were asking about combining or keeping separate, but I'd like to view separate videos for each train route. Would be great if you recorded round trip, since different scenery available during waking hrs, and to compare/confirm experience.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, Reenah. Most of my trips are one-way but I hope to offer other videos in the future similar to what you're suggesting. I'm thinking maybe the California Zephyr westbound during the winter.
@reenahtabounnaah8820
Жыл бұрын
I can't find any videos on your channel other than a flight from Tahiti to Bora Bora. Do you have others posted somewhere?
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
I started the channel two months ago and only have the two videos so far. My goal is to release about one per month. I already have two more recorded and simply need to edit them. Please feel free to subscribe and turn on notifications if you'd like to see them as soon as they're released.
@farcloud3701
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this trip - fantastic views of the west (all those states I have yet to visit between the coasts). Greatly appreciated you letting us enjoy the ambient sounds and your written commentary vs verbal narration. Made it that much more relaxing.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Far Cloud. That's exactly what I was going for.
@wallybelp1
Жыл бұрын
Beautifully filmed. Love the captions, and no verbal commentary. Many thanks. Wish we had trains like this in Australia. Gary.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Australia has The Ghan. That sounds like a pretty great ride.
@mnewm21
Жыл бұрын
@@thebayrambler it is a great ride but it is a premium train that costs $$$$ All our "great train journeys" now are, the Ghan, the Indian Pacific and the Great Southern. I will say having done the Ghan it is a brilliant trip and the food and service are next level in general so I guess you get what you pay for but you do pay for it! 🤣
@cats0182
Жыл бұрын
Did this trip on the original CZ. Remember much of it to this day. Train was classic luxury. Scenery was breathtaking. The Vista Dome cars offered an amazing 360 degree view experience.
@lisav4219
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking us along for the trip... loved the scenery! Fun fact: I know the "clown" Martin, he's been a friend of ours for quite a long time. He's just as humorous in real life, besides being on the train.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
I asked Martin about seeing someone in a clown wig and he told me to stay away from that person because he's unhinged. Ha!
@maximusw01
Жыл бұрын
I took this train trip in June this year. There were several delays but it was an amazing experience
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you liked it. I think it's probably the best train trip in the US
@Ann-ny7dc
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your San Francisco to Chicago trip. The views are awesome!😊
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@sakshiaggarwal9732
Жыл бұрын
Loved the suite, the piano room and the carriage at the end...the Eunos island was a surprise..interesting food ...thanks you tube for these lovely times
@Sally-rn9rm
Жыл бұрын
I think you're on the wrong trip ....no suite, piano room or carriage @ the end ....or Eunos Island to surprise!
@nightthornkvala94132
Жыл бұрын
Except for an hour or so long coach seat ride between Sacto and Stockton a few months ago, my anticipated trip next summer will be my first ride on Amtrak. I have no idea where or exactly when I'm going -- the concert schedule for June-July isn't set yet -- but videos like this make me really look forward to the experience. I want to make my 65th birthday an amazing experience, and Amtrak and Home Free will certainly make it so. Even if the guys have no shows or go out of the country, I think the beautiful views alone will make it special.
@AlphaGeekgirl
3 ай бұрын
What concert?
@nightthornkvala94132
3 ай бұрын
@@AlphaGeekgirl I fell in love with the a cappella group Home Free almost 3 years ago and it took me almost a year to decide to go see them live, then find a convenient venue that had available seats since they were all a hold over from the tour that go interrupted by covid. I flew to Canada for my first show and got Greyhound tickets for the next two shows in California. I never made it to the first show because the damn bus NEVER SHOWED UP. I cancelled the bus ticket for the next one and wet by Amtrak instead. Stateline, NV, Omaha, NE, and Denver, CO held my next three shows, the last one just 3 weeks ago, and I traveled by Amtrak and the rides were wonderful. Much more comfortable and with fabulous views.
@billmiller1445
Жыл бұрын
Beautify filmed. Nice not having a constant commentary. Loved your choices of images to include. Look forward to more.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. That's helpful to know. The next four videos are already recorded in the same manor. I expect to release the next one in 2-3 weeks.
@SuperBOOKNUT
Жыл бұрын
Loved the trip, thank you from Australia.
@N25Commando
4 ай бұрын
Absolutely fantastic. This was truly inspiring. I definitely want to do this trip.
@youssefkamel3216
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful trip ❤
@darrellsephus5378
Жыл бұрын
I also have taken the Amtrak and used the roomette. Was ok for one person. I would suggest taking a pair of flip flops for when you have to go to the restroom in the middle of the night. On the down side I took the train in August 2021 and nine days later had covid. But, I would do it again in a heart beat. Great video.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
I brought flip flops and was glad to have them. I did worry a bit about illness since it's such an enclosed space.
@shanwang9973
Жыл бұрын
Thank you❤I will take it from Chicago to San Francisco soon.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Chicago to SF is the more traditional direction. It's nice in winter to go from somewhere cold to somewhere warmer.
@RonMontagueSWRR
2 ай бұрын
I'm three months away from taking that trip. Can't wait.#6
@timtraver7152
Жыл бұрын
So relaxing, thank you so much for posting this!
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@sd1jrrt
Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Australia. Thank you for a wonderful, enjoyable video coverage. 😀
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Rob!
@denniswoods3909
Жыл бұрын
Great tour. Thank you.
@dresteve1
Жыл бұрын
Good job. I liked the way you did this
@jimfisk4474
Ай бұрын
Pretty and very nice
@akagumasony
Жыл бұрын
Sleeper trains are nice. And the view was great.
@avidparent4643
Жыл бұрын
That is a super huge, long train!!! Looks like fun and something we'd like to do. Thanks for the video
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
It's a fun train. I'm sure there are bigger, but it does take two engines to pull it through the mountains
@kymmoulds
Жыл бұрын
A great video and thanks for sharing. Oh, and a BIG thumbs up!!!
@jimpern
Жыл бұрын
I recently took a trip around the country on Amtrak. The westbound Sunset Limited from New Orleans arrived in Los Angeles 7 hours late, but on the other hand, the eastbound Empire Builder from Seattle arrived in Chicago less than 20 minutes late, so you can never tell. I rode roomettes on both trains and on one of them, the bathrooms were bigger. On other trains I traveled in coach and found noise-cancelling headphones to be a must. The food was quite good, though I wish that different trains had different choices related to the regions they travel in, and all the Amtrak personnel were friendly and helpful.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, James, that's helpful. I tried to keep noise levels accurate in my video. The roomette was really quiet. I agree noise-canceling headphones are useful when stuck in a designated seat in coach. You never know who will be making noise nearby.
@judithpearson8870
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Made me want to make a reservation!
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Judith. It's worth taking if you like trains.
@pamelaj.gipson5438
Жыл бұрын
Looks amazing!
@doublepanthers3088
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@Tuckaway
Жыл бұрын
We've just done this trip last month first class from Emeryville to Chicago it was excellent. We even had "Mooners" on the upper reaches of the Colorado River. Very entertaining. LOL
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed your trip!
@chrisdobrowolski2783
5 ай бұрын
The Moon River is a tradition on the zephyr look it up on google.
@EURAMBLER
Жыл бұрын
cool trip 😎 👌 greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪👍🤟
@glennmartin8664
Ай бұрын
13:00 BNSF yard slug 65! Nice catch!
@theUnusualMomma
Жыл бұрын
I am going on this trip next month in November...can't wait
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@claudiahansen4938
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding job of editing and compilation. Would love to do this trip!
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for noticing the editing. It's not the hardest I've done, but was surprisingly difficult with three days' footage and trying to color grade changing light through the train's window wraps.
@claudiahansen4938
Жыл бұрын
@@thebayrambler was very skilled, and also tight in the sense of every shot containing just the perfect amount of the essence of the material. Enjoyed it!
@michaelyette7513
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Well done.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@mariegarside8830
Жыл бұрын
I've gone from Emeryville to Reno in December. The views were wonderful. I would like to take this train to Denver to see the Denver station.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Denver station was a surprise. I've taken this route three times but this was the first going inside during the stop. I'm looking forward to spending more time there when I take a trip to Denver this winter.
@mariegarside8830
Жыл бұрын
@@thebayrambler I hope the Rails to Trails program with National Park Service volunteers soon. These wonderful folks ride the train with birds watchers charts, nature books on trees and flowers plus history books of the region. That route crosses the Sierra Nevada mountains and Rocky Mountains.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
I haven't heard of that program but it sounds nice. The typical narration in the view lounge is generally good as well.
@mariegarside8830
Жыл бұрын
@@thebayrambler I've been on the Starlight when the volunteers rode with us. The had a backpack of educational information.
@Whatamidoinghere262
Жыл бұрын
I had the best trip with my 6 year old daughter at the time in Christmas of 2018 going from Chicago to Davis, Ca.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
It's good to hear your daughter enjoyed it. I wasn't sure if children would like such a long trip.
@Whatamidoinghere262
Жыл бұрын
@@thebayrambler I did have a portable DVD player for nights but she enjoyed watching the scenery. Plus we played UNO a lot, even with some Amish teenagers. And she met a couple girls her age from South Korea. They spoke no English but they made it work, even building a snowman at the Frasier stop.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
There were a couple of Amish teenagers in our lounge car for a day or so patiently answering people's questions. Glad you had a good trip.
@miguelzazopulosgaray7596
Жыл бұрын
great video, fabolous¡ greetings from the south
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@wizardofodds8239
Жыл бұрын
Good videography! Thanks for presenting your trip. However you did not show many beautiful and historic landscapes. I did not see any video of the Sierra Nevada route. I have ridden the Zephyr both ways many times and have enjoyed every one of them. If someone wants to make the trip, book a Roomette. This offers an opportunity to take rest breaks during the journey, and riders can visit the lounges or dining and food cars, and meet and greet fellow travelers. And if you have sufficient funds, a full bedroom is the best! That way you can take your family!
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
You're right, some areas weren't represented as well as others. In the case of the Sierra Nevadas, some of that came down to the afternoon sun hitting dirty windows. The footage wasn't good enough to use.
@sammy7068
Жыл бұрын
hi taking the same route gonna use amtrak vac ations chicago ultimite and fly back took this route two times ty for bringing back memories
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Have a good trip!
@carolemerckel3461
Жыл бұрын
Yes the roomettes are tight for two people. But in our case we were in a Viewliner II on the Lakeshore Limited round trip from Chicago to Albany/Rensselaer a few weeks ago. If we get the chance to take a trip on the Zephyr we will try for 2 roomettes or 1 bedroom. Yes, a description of each type of sleeping arrangement would also be helpful. Put all reviews on one separate video would be my recommendation.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
The Zephyr is worth trying if you already like overnight trains It sounds like you'd prefer a video that compares various room types (roomette, bedroom, family) and puts those into one place. I'll give that some consideration.
@carolemerckel3461
Жыл бұрын
@@thebayrambler Thanks!
@ngaquach8295
Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to see the description of each type of sleeping arrangements, please add the costs of each trip. Can we take part of the trip ? Thank you.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
I'll try to do a quick review of other rooms in the future. And I'll probably add costs in the details beneath each video.
@Aviation_traveler
Жыл бұрын
Wow beautiful video watching from nepal.i love ur vlog so much keep it up...
@kcvriess
Жыл бұрын
Man... A handful of Tramadol, bottled water and only eating dinner. This would be the ultimate trip to relax and enjoy.
@steamer1112
Жыл бұрын
I've been listening to Credence Clearwater Revival for decades and I finally see the Green River.
@larrysroka6367
11 ай бұрын
I've done this route, in this direction, three times. I"m about to do it a fourth time with three Amtrak rookies, in December.
@thebayrambler
11 ай бұрын
Let us know how it goes. Three days on Amtrak can be divisive for rookies. Having big enough beds will likely be key.
@50buttfish
Жыл бұрын
Did the reverse route, before I was 5; traveled the roads growing up.
@kenlasky3904
Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ken!
@prudhvirajjangam4334
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful America 🇺🇸
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
🇺🇸 🦅🏞️🗽🌁🎆⚾👍
@user-rc8sq8en2w
Жыл бұрын
All Aboard the Amtrak California Zephry Passenger Train. I said All Aboard
@sqooky
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the amazing video - I'm doing this trip n a few weeks. May I ask where you catch the Amtrak shuttle from? I'm staing at the Hilton in Union Square. Cheers.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
You can pick it up from next to 555 Mission St. It's a short Uber ride from the Hilton. Have fun!
@steventagawa6959
Жыл бұрын
Interesting, the last time I was on a long-distance train, back in April, they had not gone back to communal dining yet.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if this is on all Amtrak lines, but I was happy about it. Shared tables broke up the trip with regular conversations three times per day. I think room service was available for those who preferred it.
@Charger-ALC
Жыл бұрын
I have a HO scale model train that is the zephyr!
@gusthesheltie154
Жыл бұрын
Nice job
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@michaelsmiley15
Жыл бұрын
That's Suisun bay The Benicia Martinez bridge
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
You're correct. I think of the whole body of water connecting to the Sacramento River as SF Bay, but it's subdivided into other bays north of the Richmond Bridge. San Pablo Bay, Grizzly Bay, Suisun Bay, etc.
@TheBandit7613
Жыл бұрын
I'd like to bring my Jeep with. Toss a couple of auto hauling cars to the back of the train.
@direwolf6234
Ай бұрын
yes nice scenery but was it comfortable and would you do it again ??
@Ann-ny7dc
Жыл бұрын
Hi, I watched one train trip from Los Angeles to New York. Have you done that, if so, would you please give me some info on how to book. Thank you
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
I haven't done any trips from LA yet. You have a few options to get from LA to Chicago, then on to NY. I hear they're not as good as the California Zephyr, but I'm sure they're fine and have nice scenery. The Southwest Chief is probably the most direct.
@user-di2on5gl2d
4 ай бұрын
Just completed this tour. It wasn't what I expected. Horrible experience!
@francisboutonnet4573
Жыл бұрын
From France , wonderfull
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Merci!
@jiberri
7 ай бұрын
Please tell me what makes your trip considered First Class. Is it that you booked a sleeper? I'm trying to understand how a person is able to use the Metropolitan Lounge in stations that have one. Thanks
@thebayrambler
7 ай бұрын
Yes, I believe the sleeper makes it first class. There's no lounge in San Francisco, but I used the one in Chicago ahead of the second leg of the trip. Not sure how other lounges stack up, but I was unimpressed with the one in Chicago. Plenty of seating but only a few bags of chips for food.
@jiberri
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your reply!
@NilsBeck-kk4nb
8 ай бұрын
I am about to trave[ from Denver to Chicago in a roomette, is the food any better than airp;lane food?
@thebayrambler
8 ай бұрын
Tough to say. First class meals on domestic airlines have improved a lot. The meal in my ANA video was excellent. I usually only get snack boxes if flying economy. Amtrak has some good food on the long distance routes if they have a dining car such as on this route.
@aaronwilliams6989
8 ай бұрын
I would like to do that.
@admiralbenbow5083
Жыл бұрын
If a French TGV were to do this journey non stop it would take 5 hours 30 minutes.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
That's the inherent problem with high-speed rail here--the US is really big. TGV travels about 199 mph at top commuting speeds, and this trip is about 2150 miles. Non-stop from SF to Chicago would take almost 11 hours non-stop. SF to NYC would be over 14.5 hours versus a flight, which is 5.25 hours. I love taking the Shinkansen and Eurostar, but they rely on a population density beyond many parts of the US. Boston-NYC-DC might work, and SF-LA, but I don't know if anything outside those markets is feasible.
@invertirnet14
Жыл бұрын
3:37 Here we copy the name of a train station in Buenos Aires. "MARTINEZ", which is on the outskirts of that metropolis. Our station should be called "SMITH", NOT "MARTINEZ"
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Or just "Martin." There are lots of Spanish and Portuguese town names in California from the explorers who first documented the coast.
@chrisdobrowolski2783
5 ай бұрын
What was your favorite meal on this train? How many hours of uninterrupted sleep did you get on this train?
@thebayrambler
5 ай бұрын
Meals were all pretty even. Maybe the veggie chili with bacon on top was my favorite. The first night, everyone slept well as we crossed the desert. Better than usual, actually. The next night wasn't as good as we tried to make up lost time on more curvy track.
@r.3802
Жыл бұрын
Are the views the same if you go SF-Chicago compared to if you go Chicago-SF?
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
It's a good question. I'm not sure, but I don't think it's identical views each way due to daylight hours. The views also depend on the train running on schedule, which rarely happens.
@r.3802
Жыл бұрын
@@thebayrambler thanks! I'm hoping to go from San Francisco to Chicago this August, and yours is the first video I've found of the Zephyr going in this direction :)
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
You should see most of the Rockies on the trip even if you're running late. We missed the last part into Denver because it grew dark, but saw the rest. Have fun!
@GermanyBerlinSven
Жыл бұрын
Great video! How much does a trip like this cost?
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
This is about $700 one way but it depends on the time of year.
@ryan_cy
Жыл бұрын
Did the train arrive at Chicago Union Station behind schedule? It is supposed to be arriving at 2.50pm.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
We were 6.5 hours delayed due to freight traffic.
@ryan_cy
Жыл бұрын
@@thebayrambler is it often to have 6.5 hours delay for California Zephyr?
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
I've taken this train three times over the years. One was on time and the other two were 6.5 hours late
@retiredtreatmaster
Жыл бұрын
Did many of your fellow passengers travel the full distance of the route?
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Good question. Not as many went the whole way as I thought would. There were certainly a few, though. Some I'd greet for two days and then they'd suddenly be gone.
@retiredtreatmaster
Жыл бұрын
Really loved this video, looking forward to doing it also
@levoisj
Жыл бұрын
It was dark when you pulled into Chicago, you were delayed at some point weren't you?
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
We were delayed by 6.5 hours, which was the same as the last time I took the trip years ago.
@lornamackenzie2694
Жыл бұрын
Funny! I was just recollecting how I did this trip in the opposite direction, Chicago to SF, 30 years ago and it was delayed about that many hours then too.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Taking Amtrak through the western U.S. demands flexibility with your time, for sure. I hear it's more timely on the east coast where it owns the tracks.
@youtuuba
Жыл бұрын
A lot of good things here, but it falls very short in terms of seeing the two main things that the California Zephyr is famous for: the crossing of the Sierras and the Rockies....virtually nothing was shown of either. It seems inconceivable that anyone would make a video of the CZ and leave those out. I also did not like the wide angle lens which greatly distorted so much of the views that WERE shown. I also noted that very few references were given to let the viewer know where the train was and what the viewer was looking at. But I AM glad that this was not just another 'talking head' video where about the only thing shown was beaming smiles of the narrator.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Most video between Sacramento and Reno was the Sierra Nevadas. The Colorado River portion was mainly in the Rockies.
@rengirl94
Жыл бұрын
I’m taking this trip but have a 6.5 hour layover in Chicago before continuing on to New York via amtrak. Can anyone tell me how worried I should be that I might miss my connection 😅
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
You should be somewhat worried. I missed that connection the last time I took the Zephyr years ago and would have missed it this time if I was traveling on that same night. In the past, Amtrak put me up in Swisshotel for the night. I'm not sure if they still do that. It was nice spending an extra day in Chicago, but would have caused a problem if I had to be at my final destination that same night.
@rengirl94
Жыл бұрын
@@thebayrambler thanks so much for the reply!! Might honestly just extend my New York trip by a day just in case the trains are running super late
@saifdheensaifdheensyed4694
Жыл бұрын
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@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
@damonweathersby8465
Жыл бұрын
Yeah the price
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
$1222 covered a one-way sleeping car ticket from San Francisco to Chicago, one night at the Drake Hotel, and a coach ticket from Chicago to Cleveland. This was booked through Amtrak Vacations, but I probably wouldn't use them again
@pamelagabert4709
Жыл бұрын
You didn't show the food.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
The food's at 16:30
@mariomasis6261
Жыл бұрын
El hotel, está cerca?
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Cerca de la terminal en Chicago? Mi hotel estaba a 3 km, pero tambien hay muchos hoteles cerca
@sutupachakarboty9436
Жыл бұрын
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@peternolan4854
Жыл бұрын
How much was your ticket
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Surprisingly expensive. I think the SF - Chicago portion was about $700, and even that required watching the fares and waiting for a price drop.
@coolbreeze253
Жыл бұрын
Nothing to eat?
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Menu and food starts at 16:30
@johnburke1317
Жыл бұрын
Was the train late into Chicago?
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
It was 6.5 hours late.
@robertleven4449
Жыл бұрын
I've taken this from Sacramento to Granby, Co to go to Rocky Mountain National Park. Ive done that probably 5-6 times. I've also taken the coast starlight and empire builder from Sacramento to Portland and Portland to east glacier, to go to glacier national park.Probably did that 10-12 times. You go through the cascades, the Columbia River Gorge and wake up going thru western Montana. Spectacular doesnt even begin to describe it! I like both but have to give it to goung to glacier. I will say, it's only 1 night going on the zephyr vs.2 nights going to Montana
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
I've taken the Coast Starlight from Seattle to San Francisco and will have a video soon. Looking forward to the second half down to LA sometime. The trip to Glacier sounds nice. I've driven there from Seattle but never took the train.
@robertleven4449
Жыл бұрын
@@thebayrambler there's nothing like that trip. You take the starlight and change to the builder in Portland. You go over an awesome train trestle over the Columbia River right Vancouver, WA. From there, follow the Gorge then up to Pasco and Spokane. Wake up the 2nd morning at East glacier, right across the street from glacier Park lodge. Talk about a rail fans dream. They come off from Marias Pass. Its still my all time favorite vacation destination, and the train is just as much fun as glacier
@thomasmathew1212
Жыл бұрын
3 days from SF to Chicago! slowest train in the world
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
It ain't fast, but it's a nice trip.
@juliegere9415
Жыл бұрын
Cost?
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
I think this portion was around $800 one way. It was originally $100 more but I waited and it dropped about a week before departure, so I bought it. This was part of a hotel and travel package through Amtrak Vacations so the total was over $1000. If I did this trip again, I would buy the tickets and hotel room myself without using Amtrak Vacations.
@user-qe8fc2lk9w
Жыл бұрын
ОК ОК ОК
@soavemusica
Жыл бұрын
"Pretty good" is good to know, but a more detailed review of the food would be better.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
I don't know if I have a refined enough palette to give food ratings. I heard Amtrak was only offering microwaved meals for a while, so I was glad with what I got. The veggie chilli with bacon was probably my favorite.
@StevePenney34
Жыл бұрын
No food?
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
An overview of food is at 16:30
@mikeymutual5489
Жыл бұрын
No personal comments or opinions makes this video useless. I'll stick with the 100 other postings of this route that actually give some insight and information on how this train trip is.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
I purposely try to avoid giving my opinions in the videos but instead show an accurate representation of the experience so viewers can make up their own minds. That being said, I'm happy to give my opinions in the comments if anyone asks.
@mikeymutual5489
Жыл бұрын
@@thebayrambler Why can't you give "an accurate representation of the experience" while giving your own opinions and insights as well? Sorry, you are making excuses for being lazy.
@carolemerckel3461
Жыл бұрын
Try Grounded Life Travel. That's how I started watching these train videos before gong on the Lake Shore Limited earlier this month.
@mikeymutual5489
Жыл бұрын
@@carolemerckel3461 Oh, I have watched them and they are very good and helpful! And I took the LSL earlier this month as well, but in coach, which few travel vloggers will post about!
@AJ-es5yd
8 ай бұрын
@@mikeymutual5489I prefer the non talking video so go somewhere else if you don't like it.
@donnalthood3102
Жыл бұрын
I have travelled from Chicago to Seattle in a roomette...great fun! I was very interesred in this video but subtitles with no first hand account is boring to me .....not gonna watch.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the critique. I know this type of video won't be for everyone, but my hope is to give as accurate a representation of each experience as I can.
@donnalthood3102
Жыл бұрын
@@thebayrambler And from what I saw you did...just my perception, I guess.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
I like narrated videos, too, but I can name 5-10 people who are crushing those right now. Better if I add something different to the conversation.
@donnalthood3102
Жыл бұрын
@@thebayrambler I wish you success...I think you will have it as the vid seemed well done and with good info from what I saw...fact remains...not gonna watch it...but others will...just not my thing. Carve out your niche!
@robincercone5117
Жыл бұрын
did you not eat on the train, why would you not show what the meals look like
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
16:30 - Menu and food review
@eriwidianto8215
Жыл бұрын
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@EURAMBLER
Жыл бұрын
clown 🤡 on the train, lol 😆
@sunking2001
Жыл бұрын
I took this trip in 2018 and went single (65 YO male). I was smart enough to get a roomette. You would have to be crazy and stupid to ride "coach" on a trip that long. My journey was 57 hours total. I love trains and the scenery was fantastic. Three days and two nights. I had a great time and want to take another Amtrak trip, soon.
@thebayrambler
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I rode coach on this route a couple times in my college days, but I wouldn't want to do that now.
@sunking2001
Жыл бұрын
@@thebayrambler Great video...I really enjoyed watching it. There are many things that were fine when we were younger. I really enjoyed having my own room for privacy and an occasional nap...not to mention that my roomette was on the bottom floor of the car and the restrooms were 20 ft. away and the shower a little closer. Plus, all the meals were included with the ticket. Prices have doubled for my same trip and roomette since Sept. 2018.
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