If only one train . . .

[caravanman]

Sorry old chap, I read a slight degree of condemnation into your question, as with your question about youth hostels. The answer is no. Happy now?

Ed.

 

[Maverickstation]

Back to the question of if only one LD train.......

Look north and take The Canadian, in Sleeper Plus, or Prestige Class.

There is nothing else in North America like it among regularly operated , year round trains. Ken

 

[Lonestar648]

I just finished a day in ChI with friends before CHI//EMY then the free Amtrak bus to Fishermans Wharf (found a super deal, otherwise was staying elsewhere) for three night, the free bus to Oakland OKJ then OKJ/LAX then visited by daughter for a couple days. This is the route I would suggest for seeing the most scenery.

 

[LookingGlassTie]

I haven't been on either the Coast Starlight or California Zephyr before, but I would agree with Penny's assessment.