I love this so much. As a writer, I've always wanted to do a train ride and just work on my novel (20 years in the making) lol. Will definitely have to book one for next year.
UPDATE: I’m getting a lot of comments about WiFi - Amtrak’s cross country routes do not have it! So even if you’ve taken other routes these do not have it :) I only have a few overnight trains left on my US bucket list, so I was really excited to take this one to Los Angeles! As a Midwesterner I loveeeee the views of the Southwest so much. How y'all feeling about this ride? Which activity would you do?
@@IzzyOnTheMove I just returned from that trip, and the day trip via VIA Rail's new Venture train was cool!😀 With regard to Amtrak's Adirondack, please note that that train soon (if not already) will be combined at NYC Penn Station with the Maple Leaf train (which leaves 90 min. before the Adirondack's time), and then Adirondack passengers will disembark at Albany-Rensselaer Station (NY) for a 2 hr layover! While there's a restaurant upstairs with tasty food, it has very limited seating. Besides that small resto and the bathroom facilities, there isn't anything to do at the station. There wouldn't be enough time to taxi to Albany proper and, say, tour the Capitol building, or to dine somewhere, and then taxi back to the station. Forget it; many passengers would miss the Adirondack when it pulls out of Albany-Rensselaer. Because of all of that chaos, I'm glad I traveled to Québec province last week. After a summer hiatus due to heat concerns and trackwork, the Adirondack returned in September. I almost had booked my trip for late November for the Christmastime ambience and activities in Montréal and Québec City. Fingers crossed I'll make that trip in November or December 2025. But first I hope to return to the province next spring and finally get to experiencing a sugaring-off in Québec's countryside followed by a meal in a sugar shack.🤞🏼
I’m a solo traveler now. Taken a couple of solo cruises on Virgin Voyage recently-highly recommend. VV is adults only, so no worries about getting stuck dining with a family…😊. Decades ago, me and my mom took Amtrak from Northern Cali, to Texas-3 day trip. I was 19 yrs old at the time so didn’t really appreciate the journey then. Mom is now 91 w/dementia, so she doesn’t remember that trip,but I do😊. She enjoys me sharing our journey with her❤❤. I still take short trips on Amtrak. The train cars are so outdated. They would get more riders if they did simple upgrades: food, wifi, phone charging outlets…
Oh wow this is an introvert dream trip. I solo cruise but I have never solo train ride. I would love to so this for my birthday but it’s in February and I would be worried about the weather.
I took this train with my mom from Milwaukee to Los Angeles to visit family. This was the mid-1980s, and it was one of the most memorable trips I’ve ever had.
I've never been on a train 🚂 for travel. I just take a plane or 🚗 to get there. It does look interesting and the view of the desert 🏜️ sunset 🌇 is simply breathtakinly gorgeous!! 😍
You are so cool & Ive always thought of doing this but never seen someone do it in action especially not from illinois where i’m from!!! i love love love this! looks fun to get away like this , 🫶🏽❤️
Interesting. What Amtrak calls a roomette on the VIA Canadian is a sleeperberth. They have the curtains but don't lock and have no outlets, you have to charge your stuff in the bathroom lol (2 plugs for 6 people) so that multi plug is a great idea! Meals are also included on sleeper. Then they do have roomettes with a door and a private shower and some walking space inside, beds and chairs separate. Berths are 6 to a shower. I usually get a lower berth (window).
Well, this video is right on time. I have been seriously thinking of taking this route just to see the views and for the experience before heading back to Europe. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
OMG you did a great job on this video!!! I've never heard of cross country train travel in the US - WOW!!! You made this look AMAZING!!!! I'm so looking into it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤
Thank you so so much. The call with your mom where you didn't want to do anything more than say where you were and she says, "I love you more!" Reminded me of me and my mom when I traveled. Thank you. #NewSubscriber
I love word searches and coloring! I also do the grid logic puzzles. I have been thinking for the past year on which line my boo and I should do a train trip on. Definitely going to look and see if we can hop on the southwest line. The views were amazing.
Looks like a great trip. I have done a few long distance Amtrak trips and splurged on the sleeper car a couple times, but I haven't taken any trips west of Chicago yet, so that's definitely in the plans for me.
Greetings Queen ✨ Thanks for being so open and honest about your experience with the ride. I’ve been waiting for one of us to share the 411, Now I know the best way to travel and what to expect! Thanks Again 🙏🏽
I really enjoyed this! I’ve been on the coast starlight, empire builder and the California Zephyr but this is definitely next! New Mexico looks beautiful 💙
Wow! Love the vibe! What a great trip. This is how I would take my solo trip as well. Plenty of books, music, coloring! Awesome, you look great too! ❤❤
Hello, I always take a word search for travel, and I always write the date and place where I am when starting the puzzle. I keep them for kinda a journal of my trip😊
Aww I love this so much! My daughter and I love taking the Brightline train from Central FL to South FL to visit family. It's a very short ride compared to this. I know we would love a cross country trip like this one. You made it look so fun! A trip like this is definitely on my travel bucket list!!! ❤
I've been watching so many Amtrak videos from you and a few others, and I cannot wait to start my own solo cross country train adventure after my kiddo graduates high school and is off to college. I do want to do at least one train trip with my daughter, and I also have one that I want to do with my mom. Sitting alone in my own cabin reading a good book from my TBR while the world zooms by outside the widow sounds so wonderful, especially as an ambivert who can only do small doses of socializing at a time before feeling overwhelmed.
Loved this! Thank you! I love train travel (always in the sleeper car) - I usually do the Coast of California. I just booked my first cross country trip, and I'm really looking forward to it. Not really staying at my destination, just wanting to travel across (to and from wherever).
I have to subscribe to you. I love watching train travel videos and I love TWB (traveling while black) videos as well. I knew you were my type of person when you told the attendant I knew you were black 😂😂😂😂. New subbie here.
I did this train trip in two parts back in 2015. Part one was KC (where I was living at the time and where I'm at in my picture on here) to LA, then to Emeryville(SF) via the Coast Starlight for a wedding. Then I was on the 2015 NerdTrain where we did the Seattle to Chicago Empire Builder and then I went home via the Chief. I am overdue a long-distance trip, namely doing the Coast Starlight again!
Great video, about the Wi-Fi, I just took a short trip on Amtrak to DC from Virginia Beach VA , in August and we had Wi-Fi on the train, BUT they didn't have it in the Train Station. It may be that they have it on certain trains and certain train stations, which is weird.
girl I took Amtrak for my 2 week vacation because of you! The one I was on did have WI-FI , however they make you limit how much you stream because it's so many people on the train. The one and only thing I hated was the lights stay on all night and I can't sleep with lights on, so the next time Im getting a sleeper. By the way coach was still pleasurable because I got to meet and converse with so many people
I love this so much! Never thought to do a train ride cross country but thanks to this video, I just added a new activity to my bucket list 🫶🏾 New subbie!
Random tidbit, the music at around the 12 minute mark was used as a sample for Brian McKnights "if youre ready to learn" which i couldnt stop hearing while it was playing lol. Great vid.
I enjoyed your video very much. I can tell you enjoyed being in your cart 😂just relaxing and riding. The food looked delicious especially the wine and dessert which would have been my favorite time of day everyday 😂😂. I look forward to my next train ride but destination train trip
I love this video!😩I’ve never thought about talking an Amtrak cross county but I think you’ve inspired me☺️, also I adore the name Sojourner, I actually want to name my first daughter that 💕
@roselynholloway7863 I'm a light eater first off, but because my trip was three parts, I made sure to bring enough snacks and water. First leg: brought something to eat like a sandwich for "dinner" since it was kinda an overnight train. We got to Chicago in the morning, so I ate a full hearty breakfast during the layover and bought some more food for the 2 day second leg. (You'll get a long fresh air stop in Alberquerque, so you can restock there.) Third leg, I had access to the Metropolitan Lounge, so I restocked on snacks and beverages there. You'll always have access to the Amtrak Cafe if you need something along the way. That's the beauty of Amtrak; take as much food/drinks as you want.
This is my first time seeing your video & I must say that while watching it brought so much peace over me lol. I used to be scared of trains when I was very little but you got me over here in Chicago looking at Amtrak 😅 New Subbie ❤🎉
Hey girl hey. You just popped up on my algorithm! When you said Ain’t no WiFi on the train I took a mini step back 😂. But I’ll be adding a trip like this to my bucket list. & what’s a junk journal ? Thanks for sharing 💜
So funny this popped up as a suggested video! I took this ride in 2001 with my family from Ohio to LA. Went went from Ohio to Chicago and from there to LA. My grandma recently mentioned we should do it again. We were in regular seats and I would never do it like that again 😫😂🤣 but the sleeper car is nice!! Wow.. I thought having to sit and wait for the freight train to pass was bad. I didn’t know you might have to get off in some cases 😳
OMG you are from St. Louis! So I am and I live in Los Angeles and I’m a Social Worker wow! Thanks for recording your journey, I’ve always wanted to take the train long distance. I’m going to look into it. ❤
The longest Amtrak ride I’ve taken was three years ago NYC to NOLA. It was coach, so that overnight ride hurt my ass bad. I can’t imagine paying that much for a private room. I do ride the Amtrak from upstate to the city on a monthly basis.
I have gotten more into US travel. Knowing they have a vegan burger, I am legit looking more into this. I work remotely and need to branch out more with travel.
You are you and there's your soul. So I beg to differ with saying "we". To me it is def we. Just my opinion. Ty for sharing. I moved from Minnesota to California. I wish I would've thought about the train.
This was so cool to see! How long did you live in St. Louis? That’s where I live. I’ve taken the train from here to Chicago a couple of times. I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing your other vlogs 😊
@@janellmd it is a data device so I’m not sure what you mean? You add data via an app and connect to it via your WiFi on your phone. I’ve been using this one for over a year!
Is there tipping on the trains? Meal service, car attendants, etc? I work in guest services so I love to be a good tipper and I don't want to short anyone.
Hello from TX! I absolutely love your travel videos. I love nature and would love to take train travels in the near future. I have only taken one train travel when I went to Spain and absolutely loved my fave part (the scenery). Thank you for reminding me and inspiring me to get out and see world more. I care for my 80+ mom at home and ot’s hard to get away because only I can care for her the way she likes to be cared for. Maybe I should be bring her on a trip with me. 😉. Thanks lovely young lady. Keep them coming. I have subscribed so I don’t miss your travels. It would be a great idea if you did a pack with me before your travels and show us the outfits and tips, tricks and hacks. Thanks again!
@@hildachacon001 thank you so much and you’re so welcome! And I’ll add a packing video before my trips to a future video list. I did one a few years ago but it def could use a refresh!
I love this! My sweet Mama who recently passed away always wanted to do this. Im going to do this for her at least once ❤
Omg don't make me cry!! That's beautiful and I hope you enjoy it for the both of you ❤
My mom wants to do this! You both just made me start planning this immediately.
Thank you! ❤
@@ChiMomm Awww yeah you're welcome! I hope y'all enjoy!
@@ChiMomm love that for u & mama! Have a great trip 😊
That’s a beautiful tribute to her.
I love this so much. As a writer, I've always wanted to do a train ride and just work on my novel (20 years in the making) lol. Will definitely have to book one for next year.
@@poet82n yessss this would be perfect for a writer!! I hope you get to do it!
UPDATE: I’m getting a lot of comments about WiFi - Amtrak’s cross country routes do not have it! So even if you’ve taken other routes these do not have it :)
I only have a few overnight trains left on my US bucket list, so I was really excited to take this one to Los Angeles! As a Midwesterner I loveeeee the views of the Southwest so much. How y'all feeling about this ride? Which activity would you do?
I'm taking the California Zephyr in January for my birthday. TBH, intermittent reading and napping sounds amazing! :)
@@fafolguy Oh yay! Honestly those are the two best ways to enjoy train travel 😂 safe travels!
Hope you do the NY-MTL some day! We should meet up if you do! And it's worth it to take the 3 hour trip to Québec City too!
@@IzzyOnTheMove I just returned from that trip, and the day trip via VIA Rail's new Venture train was cool!😀 With regard to Amtrak's Adirondack, please note that that train soon (if not already) will be combined at NYC Penn Station with the Maple Leaf train (which leaves 90 min. before the Adirondack's time), and then Adirondack passengers will disembark at Albany-Rensselaer Station (NY) for a 2 hr layover! While there's a restaurant upstairs with tasty food, it has very limited seating. Besides that small resto and the bathroom facilities, there isn't anything to do at the station. There wouldn't be enough time to taxi to Albany proper and, say, tour the Capitol building, or to dine somewhere, and then taxi back to the station. Forget it; many passengers would miss the Adirondack when it pulls out of Albany-Rensselaer.
Because of all of that chaos, I'm glad I traveled to Québec province last week. After a summer hiatus due to heat concerns and trackwork, the Adirondack returned in September. I almost had booked my trip for late November for the Christmastime ambience and activities in Montréal and Québec City. Fingers crossed I'll make that trip in November or December 2025. But first I hope to return to the province next spring and finally get to experiencing a sugaring-off in Québec's countryside followed by a meal in a sugar shack.🤞🏼
I’m a solo traveler now. Taken a couple of solo cruises on Virgin Voyage recently-highly recommend. VV is adults only, so no worries about getting stuck dining with a family…😊. Decades ago, me and my mom took Amtrak from Northern Cali, to Texas-3 day trip. I was 19 yrs old at the time so didn’t really appreciate the journey then. Mom is now 91 w/dementia, so she doesn’t remember that trip,but I do😊. She enjoys me sharing our journey with her❤❤. I still take short trips on Amtrak. The train cars are so outdated. They would get more riders if they did simple upgrades: food, wifi, phone charging outlets…
Oh wow this is an introvert dream trip. I solo cruise but I have never solo train ride. I would love to so this for my birthday but it’s in February and I would be worried about the weather.
You should definitely try it!
I've gone across Canada by train in winter several times. Allow extra time for delays and unexpected things and have fun!!
Yesssss
I took this train with my mom from Milwaukee to Los Angeles to visit family. This was the mid-1980s, and it was one of the most memorable trips I’ve ever had.
@@selalewis9189 love that!
Afrocentric black woman on a sleeper train with green hair and lashes reading romance novels and coloring. You are so cool ❤and I'm a happy new sub ❤
@@zakitibengu4915 this is the sweetest and most accurate comment I’ve ever gotten 🫶🏾 thank you and welcome to the channel!
Same! New sub ❤
@@lillybilly9954 thank you and welcome!
Oh see God knew I needed to see this! This sounds exactly like what I need next yr. Never had a vacation and I’m 45
Yay! Enjoy!
Yes! Do it 😊
You made the journey seem really fun.
@@peggyfranklin715 thank you! Definitely gotta make the most of it haha
Love Amtrak content, thanks so much for the wonderfully video! To me, Amtrak is the soul of America!
@@karlstriepe8050 thank you and you’re welcome!!
Girl, idk how I ended up in this video but I loooove the idea. You inspired me to plan my solo trip 🥰
You got a new subscriber btw 😊
Many blessings 🫶🏽
Oh yay haha hey and welcome!!
Up at 4 am and this vlog popped up. Very relaxing. I've been wanting to travel 🧳. This has given me a push 😊
@@Sojournieshello 👋🏽👋🏽 what vlogging camera are you using everything is so clear?
I've never been on a train 🚂 for travel. I just take a plane or 🚗 to get there. It does look interesting and the view of the desert 🏜️ sunset 🌇 is simply breathtakinly gorgeous!! 😍
@@dannettejackson202 thank you! And you should def plan a train ride. I recommend people do it at least once!
I literally have wanted to do this for about 2 years now . I started watching trendy trek I’m so happy I found this channel .
@@adriannahutcherson1916 yaaaas do it
Same here i would be coming out of Atlanta.
@@traceyalbritton6585 Same here .
I'm planning this trip. Thanks for all the tips and I love your delivery. So calming!
You're welcome and oh yay have fun!! Thank you so much!
You are so cool & Ive always thought of doing this but never seen someone do it in action especially not from illinois where i’m from!!! i love love love this! looks fun to get away like this , 🫶🏽❤️
Thank you and you're welcome!! Chicago is actually an Amtrak hub so you have access to sooo many routes. You should definitely check it out!
Same , I’m from Chicago Illinois this is so great to watch
Interesting. What Amtrak calls a roomette on the VIA Canadian is a sleeperberth. They have the curtains but don't lock and have no outlets, you have to charge your stuff in the bathroom lol (2 plugs for 6 people) so that multi plug is a great idea! Meals are also included on sleeper. Then they do have roomettes with a door and a private shower and some walking space inside, beds and chairs separate. Berths are 6 to a shower. I usually get a lower berth (window).
@@IzzyOnTheMove oooh that’s good to know!! Thank you for explaining that’s so interesting
Well, this video is right on time. I have been seriously thinking of taking this route just to see the views and for the experience before heading back to Europe. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
You're welcome! We could switch cause I need to go back to Europe to experience more train travel haha
Do it! It's great!
OMG you did a great job on this video!!! I've never heard of cross country train travel in the US - WOW!!! You made this look AMAZING!!!! I'm so looking into it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤
@@victoriousvkg thank you!! I’m glad you know now ✨
Thank you so so much. The call with your mom where you didn't want to do anything more than say where you were and she says, "I love you more!" Reminded me of me and my mom when I traveled. Thank you. #NewSubscriber
@@claudieskitty awww yes you’re welcome! A mom’s love is so so special to us travelers ❤️
Wow, thank you for sharing. I remember riding from Chicago to L. A. as a child. It was soooo much for fun for us kids. Want to now do it as an adult.
I love that!! I hope you get to try it as an adult now
Thank you for sharing. I have been on the auto train and now it is time for me to take my solo ride West.
Hope to do this one day...been wanting to for years.....stumbled on this video by accident....just too cute...the cutest smile! lol
now i wanna take an amtrak trip!
@@whatchuknowboutme yaaaas
I love word searches and coloring! I also do the grid logic puzzles. I have been thinking for the past year on which line my boo and I should do a train trip on. Definitely going to look and see if we can hop on the southwest line. The views were amazing.
Looks like a great trip. I have done a few long distance Amtrak trips and splurged on the sleeper car a couple times, but I haven't taken any trips west of Chicago yet, so that's definitely in the plans for me.
@@manlan8 thank you and I hope you enjoy your next adventure!
This is so great! I’m researching & hoping to plan an Amtrak trip to kick off the summer with my niece next year. Thanks for sharing!
Greetings Queen ✨
Thanks for being so open and honest about your experience with the ride. I’ve been waiting for one of us to share the 411,
Now I know the best way to travel and what to expect!
Thanks Again 🙏🏽
You're welcome! I hope you enjoy!
I loved this so bad. I’m such a solo girlie. I think I found my next adventure ♥️ thank you for sharing.
@@ebonieandsons yay!! You’re welcome
Awesome review. Is turning off the intercom an option cause that wake-up call would've had me waking up ready to fight, lol. You're so cute😊
thank you! And no because that's a safety hazard since the intercom is how they let us know about delays, disruptions, meals, emergencies, etc.
I really enjoyed this! I’ve been on the coast starlight, empire builder and the California Zephyr but this is definitely next! New Mexico looks beautiful 💙
Wow! Love the vibe! What a great trip. This is how I would take my solo trip as well. Plenty of books, music, coloring! Awesome, you look great too! ❤❤
@@33Kellymc thank you and yessss agreed ✨
Hello, I always take a word search for travel, and I always write the date and place where I am when starting the puzzle. I keep them for kinda a journal of my trip😊
@@audrarichards103 omg yesss so do that too!
absolutely love your videos with your sweet personality and positive attitude. God bless!
Thank you!
Aww I love this so much! My daughter and I love taking the Brightline train from Central FL to South FL to visit family. It's a very short ride compared to this. I know we would love a cross country trip like this one. You made it look so fun! A trip like this is definitely on my travel bucket list!!! ❤
@@OurRadiantHome thank you so much!! And awww I hope you all go and enjoy! ❤️
I loved this video. I love to enjoy this solo travel through your eyes!
Thank you so much!
Sighhhh let go to Amtrak and book me a trip 😂
@@24macoco hahaha sorry not sorryyyy 😂
Yes! Omg. I was considering doing this from Detroit. I will do this for sure when I move back to LA.
@@goldenrelaxationstudios oh nice, I hope you enjoy it!!
@@Sojournies lol im actually on amtrak now 🤣
@@goldenrelaxationstudios haha periodt! Safe travels and enjoy your trip!
I am planning this with mom ,a round trip in the very near future ,hopefully. Thanks for this upload ! 👍 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🚈💕💞
@@spark_6710 oh nice! And you’re welcome, enjoy!
This looks so relaxing!!
@@BekEhr thank you! It definitely was
I enjoyed watching your experience! Seemed pretty cool! Thanks for sharing!
@@monis.4382 thank you and you’re welcome!
SW Chief is my FAVORITE!!
@@adultpowers8327 such a nice ride!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. You have inspired me to do a solo train expedition ! Thank you !
I've been watching so many Amtrak videos from you and a few others, and I cannot wait to start my own solo cross country train adventure after my kiddo graduates high school and is off to college. I do want to do at least one train trip with my daughter, and I also have one that I want to do with my mom.
Sitting alone in my own cabin reading a good book from my TBR while the world zooms by outside the widow sounds so wonderful, especially as an ambivert who can only do small doses of socializing at a time before feeling overwhelmed.
I can’t wait for my next Amtrak trip. I’m definitely gonna get the private room.
Loved this! Thank you! I love train travel (always in the sleeper car) - I usually do the Coast of California. I just booked my first cross country trip, and I'm really looking forward to it. Not really staying at my destination, just wanting to travel across (to and from wherever).
I have to subscribe to you. I love watching train travel videos and I love TWB (traveling while black) videos as well. I knew you were my type of person when you told the attendant I knew you were black 😂😂😂😂. New subbie here.
@@slioness0078 I know a Black mom or auntie voice when I hear one 😂 and yayyyy thank you and welcome!!
You are so beautiful and have so much fun traveling! Love your videos :)
@@SoCaliana thank you!!
Thank you for sharing this I’ve always wanted to take this exact route and now I kinda know what to expect
@@GOOGiisWRLD you’re welcome!!
I definitely wanna take this trip! Thanks for sharing!
@@EricaVain you’re welcome!
I did this train trip in two parts back in 2015. Part one was KC (where I was living at the time and where I'm at in my picture on here) to LA, then to Emeryville(SF) via the Coast Starlight for a wedding. Then I was on the 2015 NerdTrain where we did the Seattle to Chicago Empire Builder and then I went home via the Chief. I am overdue a long-distance trip, namely doing the Coast Starlight again!
Hey there! I’m currently in St. Louis and after watching this video , I need to take a trip like this! Thanks for sharing!
@@AliciaJonestv you’re welcome!
im taking this exact route next month 💗 so excited!
Great video, about the Wi-Fi, I just took a short trip on Amtrak to DC from Virginia Beach VA , in August and we had Wi-Fi on the train, BUT they didn't have it in the Train Station. It may be that they have it on certain trains and certain train stations, which is weird.
Thank you! And yep on cross-country routes there is no wifi which is why I brought my hotspot.
Thank you for this!!! I've been wanting to take trips like this❤!!!!
@@dclaiborne4085 you’re welcome and I hope you go one day!
girl I took Amtrak for my 2 week vacation because of you! The one I was on did have WI-FI , however they make you limit how much you stream because it's so many people on the train. The one and only thing I hated was the lights stay on all night and I can't sleep with lights on, so the next time Im getting a sleeper. By the way coach was still pleasurable because I got to meet and converse with so many people
I’ve always wanted to do this and now that I have a remote job I think I might actually do it.
@@Placld_ enjoy!!
Thanks this was a great video ❤❤❤ On my bucket list
Word! Super helpful tour and info + definitely inspired to train across the country ⚡
Thank you!
Really enjoyed this; thanks for sharing!!
Thank you so much and you're welcome!
Hi. Nice video. I just did this trip two weeks ago solo in coach, though,lol. It was so nice and a must do!
@@711g nice! Glad you enjoyed it!
I love this so much! Never thought to do a train ride cross country but thanks to this video, I just added a new activity to my bucket list 🫶🏾 New subbie!
Random tidbit, the music at around the 12 minute mark was used as a sample for Brian McKnights "if youre ready to learn" which i couldnt stop hearing while it was playing lol. Great vid.
Ooooh wait now I got to go listen lol! Thank you haha
I enjoyed your video very much. I can tell you enjoyed being in your cart 😂just relaxing and riding. The food looked delicious especially the wine and dessert which would have been my favorite time of day everyday 😂😂. I look forward to my next train ride but destination train trip
@@toyaamos hahaha thank you I do love my little alone time! I hope you enjoy your ride
Thank you for sharing! I would like to take this trip with my college-aged daughter. The trip seemed very relaxing & scenic. 🙏🏾
I love this video!😩I’ve never thought about talking an Amtrak cross county but I think you’ve inspired me☺️, also I adore the name Sojourner, I actually want to name my first daughter that 💕
@@yvettefrazier833 yay thank you! And yessss I love hearing about more Sojourners 🥰
I always wanted to this but $1100 is stopping me. I just do short trips
@@OneGina83 yeah the rooms definitely aren’t cheap lol!
Coach isn't too bad, if you plan your food and spend most of your time in the observation car. I went coast to coast, DC to San Diego for $234.
Hi from Chicago....l wanna do that trip soon....thanks 4 the encouragement ❤❤❤
@@711ghow exactly did you plan your food
@roselynholloway7863 I'm a light eater first off, but because my trip was three parts, I made sure to bring enough snacks and water. First leg: brought something to eat like a sandwich for "dinner" since it was kinda an overnight train. We got to Chicago in the morning, so I ate a full hearty breakfast during the layover and bought some more food for the 2 day second leg. (You'll get a long fresh air stop in Alberquerque, so you can restock there.) Third leg, I had access to the Metropolitan Lounge, so I restocked on snacks and beverages there. You'll always have access to the Amtrak Cafe if you need something along the way. That's the beauty of Amtrak; take as much food/drinks as you want.
This is my first time seeing your video & I must say that while watching it brought so much peace over me lol. I used to be scared of trains when I was very little but you got me over here in Chicago looking at Amtrak 😅 New Subbie ❤🎉
The check in with mom, I know that’s right!
@@slioness0078 listen I ain’t never too grown to let her know I’m safe 😂
@@Sojournies same! Lol
Hey girl hey. You just popped up on my algorithm! When you said Ain’t no WiFi on the train I took a mini step back 😂. But I’ll be adding a trip like this to my bucket list. & what’s a junk journal ? Thanks for sharing 💜
So funny this popped up as a suggested video! I took this ride in 2001 with my family from Ohio to LA. Went went from Ohio to Chicago and from there to LA. My grandma recently mentioned we should do it again. We were in regular seats and I would never do it like that again 😫😂🤣 but the sleeper car is nice!! Wow.. I thought having to sit and wait for the freight train to pass was bad. I didn’t know you might have to get off in some cases 😳
First time here! This looked like so much fun. 😊
@@Spaceandgrace-z7p welcome and yesss I had a good time haha!
Thanks for sharing your journey. I plan to take a similar trip next year. 🎉
This was a whole vibe! Safe travels ❤
@@simplyhealthandwellness thank you!! ✨
I know this video is about the train ride, however I kept marveling at your beautiful rings and lovely hair.
Hahaha thank you!! I love playing around with colors and I loveeee jewelry
OMG you are from St. Louis! So I am and I live in Los Angeles and I’m a Social Worker wow! Thanks for recording your journey, I’ve always wanted to take the train long distance. I’m going to look into it. ❤
@@Luckie76 you’re welcome & I hope you enjoy! And I’m from Milwaukee but I have lived in St. Louis ✨
You’re Inspiring and seem so fun-subscribed !
Thank you, welcome!!
The longest Amtrak ride I’ve taken was three years ago NYC to NOLA. It was coach, so that overnight ride hurt my ass bad. I can’t imagine paying that much for a private room. I do ride the Amtrak from upstate to the city on a monthly basis.
It looks like a really pleasant way to travel.
First video I watched of yours and immediately subscribed 💖💖💖🤎🤎🤎
@@NardiaK yayyy welcome!!! ✨
Love your travel vibe! Peace ✌️ and safe travels
@@yogavibeswithjessie4433 thank you!!
Hello! New subscriber and I loved this vlog.
thank you and welcome!!
I love this ❤
Thank you!
I have gotten more into US travel. Knowing they have a vegan burger, I am legit looking more into this. I work remotely and need to branch out more with travel.
@@kjg880 yes definitely check the menus! I know west coast trains have had a few vegan options but I’m unsure about others
I enjoyed watching this. Thank you for sharing!
@@taircalm thank you and you’re welcome!
I just subscribed to your channel loving the vibes 🎉
@@lenerouse9977 thank you and welcome!!
Wonderful video ❤❤❤❤
Thanks!
This was awesome! Good job!
Thank you!
You are you and there's your soul. So I beg to differ with saying "we". To me it is def we. Just my opinion. Ty for sharing. I moved from Minnesota to California. I wish I would've thought about the train.
You're welcome!
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Thank you for sharing!❤
Love the trip from Chicago to Los Angeles. What was that you used to take pictures off your telephone .I think want one
@@claragaston4731 thank you! It’s a Kodak mini shot 3 retro
@@Sojournies thank you
Nice, always wanted to do this!👍🏽❤️🖤💚
@@terriarheghan3676 thanks - and it’s def worth the experience!
Oh def wanna do this. I’m from Chicago this is a great idea
@@princessofpennypinchin enjoy!!
It looks like you got one of the newly remodeled roomettes--congrats!
@@deeann7777U thanks!
This was so cool to see! How long did you live in St. Louis? That’s where I live. I’ve taken the train from here to Chicago a couple of times. I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing your other vlogs 😊
@@LisaLeach-o1q yay, welcome! And I was in St. Louis for two years for grad school ✨
16:50 if that’s what happens every morning then damn, count me in
Before I let go had me crying
Such a great vid. I think imma do one of these 🙏🏿❤️
Nice!😊
thank you!
I’m interested to learn more about the sapphire plans. What do you think about it vs an actual data device?
@@janellmd it is a data device so I’m not sure what you mean? You add data via an app and connect to it via your WiFi on your phone. I’ve been using this one for over a year!
Is there tipping on the trains? Meal service, car attendants, etc? I work in guest services so I love to be a good tipper and I don't want to short anyone.
Yes tipping is acceptable! For roomettes I think it's recommended to do $10 per night but you can determine what is good for you
@@Sojournies thank you!
Hello from TX! I absolutely love your travel videos. I love nature and would love to take train travels in the near future. I have only taken one train travel when I went to Spain and absolutely loved my fave part (the scenery). Thank you for reminding me and inspiring me to get out and see world more. I care for my 80+ mom at home and ot’s hard to get away because only I can care for her the way she likes to be cared for. Maybe I should be bring her on a trip with me. 😉. Thanks lovely young lady. Keep them coming. I have subscribed so I don’t miss your travels. It would be a great idea if you did a pack with me before your travels and show us the outfits and tips, tricks and hacks. Thanks again!
@@hildachacon001 thank you so much and you’re so welcome! And I’ll add a packing video before my trips to a future video list. I did one a few years ago but it def could use a refresh!