The American railway company Amtrak offers you a less expensive trip between San Francisco and New York through Chicago.
Why cross the United States for four long days while a plane puts about 05:30 between San Francisco and New York ? Just for the beauty of American landscapes and for a unique travel experience. Go in slow mode and follow the guide!
The charm of the train rides
To reach New York from San Francisco you will need to take two trains. The Amtrak company offers you to travel aboard the California Zephyr, which connects San Francisco to Chicago and then the Cardinal and Lake Shore Limited, which take over the Chicago – New York route. Count 51 hours for the first step. For the second Cardinal puts 28 hours between the two cities, Lake Shore Limited 19 hours.
The California Zephyr offers you the opportunity to make a stopover in Salt Lake City and Denver. You will of course also have the opportunity to discover Chicago between your two trips. The Cardinal proposes to pass through Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Washington DC before joining New York. If you choose Lake Shore Limited your trip will include Cleveland and Albany. The opportunity to learn more about the United States and to assess its distances, which does not allow a plane trip.
Amazing landscape with a great diversity
Beyond the cities you will cross these are also many natural landscapes that you will discover. On board your first train you will follow the waters of San Francisco Bay, Donner Lake, the snowy landscapes of Sierra Nevada, desert areas, Book Cliffs, Colorado canyons and many other wonders.
All the convenience on board for a long journey
Traveling for $213 is of course not the most comfortable option. At this rate you will be entitled to a seat and will travel in a seated position. The chairs are said to be broad and comfortable with enough room for the legs. However, you must be ready to spend four days in this position. If your budget allows you, on the other hand, to benefit from a compartment with bunks and even an individual cabin with private bathroom!
All travellers can enjoy different rooms such as the Sightseer Lounge, a car with large windows up to the roof level to allow everyone to admire the beauty of the landscape. The train even has a restaurant car with tables, tablecloths and covered. It serves lunches and dinners with the possibility to taste hot meals, salads, not to mention a rich hamburgers.
This trip by train coast to coast is a unique experience and probably one of the best ways to understand the vastness of the United States and the diversity of the different regions that make up this country.
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