Discover why California’s most and least traveled Amtrak routes differ, what drives high ridership on one while the other ...

Amtrak’s California Zephyr, considered by many rail enthusiasts to be among the most scenic long-distance train routes in the United States, operates between Chicago and Emeryville, Calif., near ...

Two planned and two unplanned bus bridges are occurring over the Fourth of July holiday weekend to keep passengers moving on ...

Running between Chicago and Emeryville, California, the Zephyr is the longest continuous train ride in the United States, in ...

Scenes from a ride on Amtrak’s long-distance California Zephyr train trip through the northern Sierra Nevada. (Javier Panzar / Los Angeles Times) But the best way to pass the time is the dining car.

The California Zephyr just turned 75, and the Chicago-to-San Francisco Amtrak train — known for its breathtaking scenery — is still chugging along.

The California Zephyr — train service from San Francisco to Chicago combining the Burlington, Denver and Rio Grande, and Western Pacific railroads — began service in 1949. That quickly ended most ...

The 51-hour California Zephyr train route, which travels between Emeryville and Chicago, also stops in Salt Lake City, Denver, Omaha, and Reno.

The Amtrak California Zephyr’s 2,438-mile California-to-Chicago train ride offers breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada.

Visit the movie page for 'California Zephyr' on Moviefone. Discover the movie's synopsis, cast details and release date. Watch trailers, exclusive interviews, and movie review. Your guide to this ...

Nobody understands the magic of Amtrak's California Zephyr train quite like Brad Swartzwelter, better known to passengers as Conductor Brad. During Swartzwelter's 30-year career as a conductor, he ...

The Zephyr pulls into Denver at 8 a.m., giving you plenty of time to use the day as you will. I spent four days in the city, though I strongly considered rearranging my trip to spend more time in ...