Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. During Swartzwelter's 30-year career as a conductor, he estimates he's completed more than 90 trips annually, logging about 500 ...

the Amtrak California Zephyr traveling through Colorado - John M. Chase/Getty Images Frequently described as one of the most beautiful train rides in North America, Amtrak's California Zephyr winds ...

Scenic route takes Amtrak train from Bay Area to Reno The journey east on Amtrak’s California Zephyr train is as good as the destination. Riding the rails from the San Francisco Bay area to Reno, Nev.

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 ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. One trip wasn't enough for me on the longest train ride in America. In February 2026, I took Amtrak's ...

This story is part of Iconic Train Journeys, a spotlight on the world's most legendary railway adventures, from luxury trains that evoke old-world glamor to historic routes that have rebuilt nations ...