Long considered one of the most scenic routes in the United States, the California Zephyr takes you from Chicago to San Francisco by way of the spectacular Rockies and Sierras.

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• Experience the majestic Rocky and Sierra Nevada Mountains
• Ride through the Moffat Tunnel
• See Colorado's Gore
• Byers and Glenwood Canyons
• Winter Park
• Truckee River
• Donner Lake
• San Pablo Bay and the Carquinez Strait

• Amtrak's California Zephyr from Chicago to Emeryville, California
• Two nights in Roomette Sleeper Accommodations (Bedroom Upgrade Available)
• All meals on board the train (View Sample Menu)
• One-Night Hotel Accommodation in Chicago at the Hilton Palmer House or similar hotel.
• One-Night Hotel Accommodation in San Francisco at the Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf or similar hotel
• Shuttle from Emeryville to San Francisco Ferry Building

 Available Options:

• Bedroom Sleeping Accommodation Upgrade
• Additional hotel nights in Chicago or San Francisco
• Additional Sightseeing Tours and attractions in Chicago and San Francisco

Day One - Independent arrival into Chicago.Transfer to your hotel, located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Explore the most spectaculars areas of the city with a hop-on/ hop-off trolley tour or simply by jumping on the closest Chicago "L" train. Museums, the famous Magnificent Mile, shopping and world-renowned cuisine are all within steps of your hotel.

Day Two - Arrive at Chicago's historic Union Station for your afternoon departure. Check into Amtrak's First Class Metropolitan Lounge. Once onboard the famous California Zephyr, settle into your private sleeping room as you begin your 2300 mile journey to San Francisco. After settling in, you may want to visit the glass-walled Observation Car or head to the Lounge Car to meet some new friends. Enjoy dinner in the Dining Car as you cross the mighty Mississippi River. All meals on the train are included for sleeping car occupants. Departs daily from Chicago, Illinois: 1:50PM*.

Day Three - This morning wake up to a magnificent view of the Colorado Rockies on the horizon. Enjoy your breakfast in the dining car as the Zephyr climbs the front range of the Rockies and heads toward the Great Continental Divide. Be sure to look for wild-life when passing through the ski resort town of Winter Park, Colorado. Continue to take in awe-inspiring scenery and canyons through late afternoon. On board you will enjoy lunch and dinner.

Day Four - Today begins the final leg of your journey West as the Zephyr climbs from Nevada to California. By mid-morning, the train arrives in the "The Biggest Little City in the World" of Reno, Nevada. As you cross the border from Nevada into California your climb through the legendary Donner Pass, the high point in the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains. Arrival into Emeryville is scheduled for early evening and an Amtrak Shuttle is waiting to transfer you to the Ferry Building in downtown San Francisco. From here you can catch a taxi to your hotel located at fabulous Fisherman's Wharf. Arrives Emeryville, California: 4:49PM*

Day Five - When you awake this morning, you may want to enjoy breakfast at one of the many restaurants on the San Francisco Bay- all within walking distance of your hotel. Spend the day exploring Golden Gate Park, Chinatown, Telegraph Hill, and Jackson Square. Tours of Alcatraz and boat tours on the bay are available at Fisherman's Wharf, not to mention countless shops and restaurants. Check out from your hotel and transfer on your own to the airport.

• Duration: 51 hours and 20 minutes*
• Distance: 2,438-miles
• Amenities: Sightseer Lounge Car, Dining Car, Checked Baggage, Non-Smoking
• Frequency: Daily

 Departure/Arrival Time

• Daily from Chicago or San Francisco

 Per Person Rate:

• Package Prices from $885 per person (Senior and Children Rates Available)