I rode the Amtrak Coast Starlight for five hours from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo for $40. The observation car, with its stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, was the biggest highlight. Thanks ...

My sister and I traveled 35 hours on Amtrak's Coast Starlight to get from Los Angeles to Seattle. We split the cost of a $600 Superliner roomette, a private accommodation with two beds and a closet.

My sister and I traveled 35 hours on Amtrak's Coast Starlight to get from Los Angeles to Seattle. We split the cost of a $600 Superliner roomette, a private accommodation with two beds and a closet.

Amtrak has more than 30 routes traversing the United States and Canada that hit more than 500 destinations, but many agree that Coast Starlight is one of the best.

This Dec. 16, 2017 photo shows the northern California coastline from the window of Amtrak's Coast Starlight as the train journeys to Seattle from Los Angeles.