The Top Three Most Scenic Amtrak Trains
Jun 26, 2020 · By Vacations By Rail
Aboard comfortable overnight trains, seek out the beauty of America’s metropolises and wild expanses on one of the top three most scenic Amtrak routes.
Read more2023 Tour code: TU-CZEW-23
About the tour
Before embarking on your 2,300 mile journey to San Francisco, take advantage of your time in Chicago by visiting the city's famed attractions such as the John Hancock Observation Deck, ride the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier or window shop down The Magnificent Mile. The city also offers a rich cultural experience with its several museums and the renowned Art Institute.
After your stay in Chicago, begin your journey west as you board the California Zephyr towards San Francisco. Along the way, engulf yourself in absolute beauty as you pass through the frontier of the Colorado Rockies. As if that isn't breathtaking enough, as you continue your journey be dazzled by the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. When you finally do reach San Francisco, take your final days of the journey to explore this striking city. Make sure to visit Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, or hop on a cable car for a classic way to experience the City by the Bay.
This tour truly encompasses natural beauty so spectacular it takes your breath away - on a dazzling ride that touches the sky!
Itinerary is available Eastbound from San Francisco to Chicago based on your travel preference.
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Itinerary
Independent arrival into Chicago. Transfer to your hotel, located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Explore the most spectacular areas of the city with a hop-on/ hop-off trolley tour or simply by jumping on the closest Chicago "L" train. Museums, the famous Magnificent Mile, shopping and world-renowned cuisine are all within steps of your hotel. Overnight Chicago.
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4.3 / 5 · 22 reviews
KENNETH WILLIAMS
Submitted 13 Dec 2022
The train ride was very enjoyable, however the dining car offered only hot cafeteria meals to sleepers cars. This could have been even better with this offer of cafeteria meal.
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SHERRY TERRIBLE
Submitted 01 Dec 2022
very poor information flow from VBR regarding the trip
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Deborah Ellis
Submitted 20 Oct 2022
Overall, a good value & we had a great time. Pros: gorgeous scenery & our hotels at each end of the trip were lovely! Cons: the bus from Indy to Chicago smelled like urine. Ewww! Due to travel delays, we completely missed the Chicago River Architecture Tour and the Hop On Hop Off tour which were supposed to be part of this package.
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Powderpuff
Submitted 08 Oct 2022
Staff was very friendly great value for money, some parts of our dinner orders were wrong but overall great time
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RAYMOND CHON
Submitted 06 Sep 2022
Good experience. No complaint. But i paied extra amenities to both hotels in chicago and sfo and i used uber service after arrival at sfo to check in at the hotel
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Wittgow, Kenia
Submitted 31 Jul 2022
The scenery was stunning and the attendant was fantastic. The train was clean, the food good, and other passengers pleasant.
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