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.

Natural beauty so spectacular it takes your breath away — on a dazzling ride that touches the sky!

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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

• 1 Night at Hilton Palmer House in Chicago or similar hotel
• Hop On Hop Off Chicago sightseeing tour
• 2 Nights Train Travel on Amtrak's California Zephyr
• All Meals on board the train (Roomette & Bedroom passengers). View Sample Menu
• 1 Night at Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco or similar hotel
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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

Dates	Amtrak Coach	Amtrak Roomette	Amtrak Bedroom
Apr 1, 2010 - Oct 31, 2010	$650	$925	$1,335
Nov 1, 2010 - Dec 31, 2010	$600	$860	$1,135
Jan 1, 2011 - Mar 31, 2011	$575	$760	$1,035
Apr 1, 2011 - Oct 31, 2011	$650	$925	$1,335