The 51-hour California Zephyr train journey also stops in Salt Lake City, Denver, and Omaha. Courtesy of Amtrak With a reputation for being one of the most beautiful train routes in North America, ...

After splurging for Amtrak's roomette on my outbound trip, I opted for the budget-friendly coach on the way back, and I have regrets.

Amtrak’s California Zephyr travels through two breathtaking mountain ranges: the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada. Ellococulo Shutterstock Amtrak’s California Zephyr covers 2,437 miles in 51 ...