California Zephyr

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California Zephyr
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“The California Zephyr is a long-distance passenger train operated by Amtrak between Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area, via Omaha, Denver, Salt Lake City, and Reno. At 2,438 miles (3,924 km), it is Amtrak's longest daily route, and second-longest overall after the Texas Eagle's triweekly…”
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Condé Nast TravelerSep 2

Planning a Fall Foliage Trip? Book These Amtrak Routes

Each journey offers scenic and convenient access to premier leaf peeping destinations in the US and Canada.

Amtrak train route from Chicago to Emeryville, CA

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  • California ZephyrPlaceAmtrak train route from Chicago to Emeryville, CA
  • Pere MarquettePlaceAmtrak train route from Chicago to Grand Rapids, MI
  • Empire BuilderPlaceAmtrak train route from Chicago to Seattle
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  • Dells of the Wisconsin River State Natural AreaNature reserveWisconsin Dells, United StatesArea with trees, cliffs, canyons, and rock formations
  • AmtrakPlaceWashington DC, United StatesRail service with routes across US and Canada
  • Smoky MountainsMotelGatlinburg, United StatesArea with a fall foliage map for predictions
  • Farmer’s AlmanacPlaceNew York, United StatesSee probable peak fall color dates for every US state, from early October through early November, plus top leaf-peeping…
  • VermonterPlaceWashington DC, United StatesAmtrak train route from Washington DC to St. Albans, VT
  • Fort Dummer State ParkTrailBattleboro, United StatesPark with hiking trails and overlooks near Battleboro
  • Blanford Nature CenterTrailGrand Rapids, United StatesNature center with walking trails through old-growth forest
  • Calvin Ecosystem Preserve and Native GardensTrailGrand Rapids, United StatesPreserve with scenic trails through forests and wetlands
  • Robinette’s Apple Haus and WineryRestaurantGrand Rapids, United StatesOrchard for apple picking and winery
  • The Leonard at Logan HouseHotelGrand Rapids, United StatesHistoric bed and breakfast built in 1914
  • River WalkTrailWisconsin Dells, United StatesScenic walk along the water in Wisconsin Dells
  • Sundara Inn & SpaHotelWisconsin Dells, United StatesDestination spa in the Midwest with various treatments
  • Lake TahoeHotelTruckee, United StatesRegion with colorful foliage and outdoor activities
  • Hyatt Regency Lake TahoeHotelTruckee, United StatesResort and spa on Lake Tahoe
  • DowneasterPlaceBoston, United StatesAmtrak train route from Boston to Brunswick, ME
  • Peaks IslandNeighborhoodPortland, United StatesIsland in Casco Bay accessible by ferry
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Lonely PlanetJul 16

Riding the California Zephyr

The Amtrak route between the San Francisco Bay area to Chicago shows a diverse cross-section of the nation that you won

Amtrak's most scenic route, passes mountains, desert, prairie

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