First thanks for all of the interesting information on this board it's great! I'm new here, but I've been reading for a while.
I’m in need of a vacation getaway where I can just watch the world go by (and strangely sitting on a beach somewhere does not appeal to me). I’m considering a train only trip around the west all in a sleeper. I’ve traveled commuter rail previously and this would be my first sleeper trip.
I’m thinking Chicago to Emeryville on the California Zephyr, then to Portland on the Coast Starlight, then back to Chicago on the Empire Builder. I’m thinking of just doing the whole trip aboard the trains, and not overnighting anywhere off the train. Amtrak.com says the routing is possible, and with the benefits of meals being included this seems an ideal way to kick back for a week.
Wondering if anyone has done a trip like this, if so what was your experience like? Any suggestions on an alternate routing? Are there any pitfalls/challenges making all those connections and living on Amtrak for 6 days? Any dos, don’ts, or other advice? All of your thoughts and opinions are appreciated!
I’m in need of a vacation getaway where I can just watch the world go by (and strangely sitting on a beach somewhere does not appeal to me). I’m considering a train only trip around the west all in a sleeper. I’ve traveled commuter rail previously and this would be my first sleeper trip.
I’m thinking Chicago to Emeryville on the California Zephyr, then to Portland on the Coast Starlight, then back to Chicago on the Empire Builder. I’m thinking of just doing the whole trip aboard the trains, and not overnighting anywhere off the train. Amtrak.com says the routing is possible, and with the benefits of meals being included this seems an ideal way to kick back for a week.
Wondering if anyone has done a trip like this, if so what was your experience like? Any suggestions on an alternate routing? Are there any pitfalls/challenges making all those connections and living on Amtrak for 6 days? Any dos, don’ts, or other advice? All of your thoughts and opinions are appreciated!