Amtrak Vacation 27 Days Around The USA | Empire Builder | California Zephyr | Coast Starlight
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- In this 27 day Amtrak Vacation we will ride the Lake Shore Limited, California Zephyr, Coast Starlight, Southwest Chief, Empire Builder Sunset Limited and the City of New Orleans as well as the Alaska Railroad Glacier Discovery and the Alaska Railroad Denali Star. We had a blast visiting some of the great cities across the country. We hope you enjoy the trip along with us.
For most of our rides we rode in an Amtrak Superliner Roomette, and for our ride on the LSL we rode in an Amtrak Viewliner Roomette.
Our trip covered 12,174 miles by Amtrak.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:48 Lake Shore Limited
09:07 Chicago
12:03 California Zephyr
30:21 Emeryville
33:10 Coast Starlight
42:15 Los Angeles
45:13 Southwest Chief
1:01:42 Chicago (2nd Time)
1:05:35 Empire Builder
1:21:24 Seattle
1:26:39 Alaska
1:42:08 Sunset Limited
1:49:08 New Orleans
1:57:20 City of New Orleans
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So enjoy your videos. I'm 87 yrs old, disabled and an ex-train enthusiast. Thanks for your wonderful films of the train experience. You are taking me along with you. It brings such memories for me. Thanks a bunch!
I live in a small town outside of Atlanta called Temple, GA. I have a railroad track that runs through our town where an Amtrak train will come through about once a day. If you ever see a woman waving at you, it’s probably me 👋👋 Happy Travels!!
Awesome, we are from Sugar Hill, GA!
@julie I take the Coast Starlight fairly often and a friend lives a block or two from the tracks and she always goes to one specific intersection to wave at me and we love it…
That’s so sweet! Hey traveler’s please wave back!👋👋👋👋👋❤️
You sre so sweet and kind from CA and another States thought most people in Georgia is mean like Marjory Taylor Green
Love these Videos…..❤
Probably the best travel advisors on youtube. Others could learn how it should be done.
Thank you!
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A 27 day trip like this is a Bucket List item for me! I just hope I actually get a chance to check it off some day. In the meantime I will take the trip vicariously through your channel.
Thank you for allowing me to travel along!!
Thanks for watching!
Hey guys thanks for taking me along as a disabled army veteran I don't get out much anymore I love railroading but thanks to you I can see you the railroad thank you
thanks for watching!
How much did this trip cost, per person?
Alexa is so cute and happy ‐ just like her parents 💗.
I am finally on my journey! Started this morning in Springfield Ma, changed trains in New Haven CT, then To DC!! You guys are so right about the service, every single person I have encountered has been so incredibly kind and helpful! I may have had a small meltdown when I found out even before hitting DC that we were already delayed 3 hours! It was upsetting because my daughter has planned this trip for 3 years and scrimped and saved and I feel bad that I won't arrive for an already paid for dinner, among other things. (Just had to get that off my chest) I've prepared all along to be delayed, as you've repeatedly warned us.. but it was disappointing. Anyway, every attendant and red cap has been phenomenal with my mobility issues and just so kind!! And I know some may not like it but I got an in roomette toilet!! Yay!! You said don't get my hopes up, so I didn't, and imagine my surprise haha.
Anyway, thank you so much for your vlogs, always helpful tips, and taking the time to personally email when I had questions!! You guys are the best!
Thanks so much, and have a great trip! We hope you really enjoy it!
My kids gave me a trip from Texas to l a then to San Francisco where we stayed for a few days then on to Denver, then on to Chicago where we spent a night. Then back to texas. My son-in-law called red caps for assistance with getting around the terminals . I am 78 so this was a real treat especially because i have trouble getting around. The service was excellent and it was a real treat.
@GroundedLifeTravel I still love your videos, and await my next journey!!😊
@debra6502 if I remember correctly, for my trip.. Massachusetts to Florida, it was around $400 (possibly $500). I just don't remember for sure, but it wasn't more than that.
It was worth every penny!! I would've preferred not arriving late, but was prepared for that!!
Aloha I'm 64 yrs woman and my epic dream is to simply ride the Amtrak from Sacramento to Chicago.I enjoy watching your 27 day days including Alaska. I live in Hawai'i on the island of Moloka'i.
Watching you two and discovering your channel, has ignited my desire to travel the country by train. I have a cross country trip from SF to DC planned in February on the Zephyr and Cardinal. So looking forward to this adventure!
Sounds great! Have a great trip!
You just made my weekend! Thanks for another epic trip.
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!
I was at one of the National Parks in North Carolina. I just got the collectors edition of the passport to the National parks. So special to have!
I'm booking my first Sleeper-Car Amtrak Vacation this week, for the end of Feb. '24. I live in Las Vegas so the plan is to take the Southwest Chief to from LA to CHI, Arriving in Chicago on Leap-Day, I plan to visit United Center for the Blackhawks/Avalanche game (I'm a Capitals fan...but simply LOVE hockey so this works out too perfect), stay nearby and try some DeepDish Pizza. I've gotten some good recommendations from friends I've met dealing poker at the Westgate here in LV. Anyway, the next day I'll hop on the Texas Eagle back to LA.
Your videos are making me feel like I'm fully prepared for everything! I know the food I want to try on the train, I got a little mini-power strip in my Amazon Cart, and I pack light so I'll be ready to go! Thanks for the great content, glad this trip is going well so far (I'm only 17min in lol).
Cheers!
I took a trip trip from San Antonio to Michigan about 8 years ago. The ride was enjoyable. Looking at your video and giving a view of the different bedrooms, I was a bit surprised. I knew there were private rooms, but, the different styles, that I didn't know. I'm so ready to take another trip by train. Thanks for your videos and the sight seeing tours.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks
That fairbanks Alaska train is beautiful 😊... So cute your husband. He's a dare devil 😅. The gulch, scary but beautiful at the same time .
What a wonderful tour. Thank you 🙏
This is really a dream of mine to once in my life be able to go on at least one part of this amazing trip you have done. Would be an experience of my life to make a long train ride in the USA once. Will never come true but I'm glad to be able to watch your trip. Thank you very much for making my evening very interesting following your journey 🙏🌟🌞
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks
Robert got the money shot with wonderful views on the Alaskan train. Especially on top of the train.
Thanks!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful journeys with us! Please have a coffee on us!❤❤
Thanks so much!!
In the '90's, my wife & I went on an Amtrak trip in sleeper cars from L.A. to NO, NO to B'ham, B'ham to D.C., D.C. to Toledo, Toledo to Chicago, Chicago to L.A. which took approx. 3 weeks. I had planned this trip with hotel stays & family visits between stops in order to be grounded-being in constant motion on trains for prolonged periods has a funny effect on the mind & body. I've learned that experiences such as this provide endless memories throughout a lifetime. Expensive? Yes!! Worth it? You bet it was!! We're still talking about it 30 years later, I'm sure you'll be doing the same. Good job!!!
Agreed! Thanks for sharing your trips!
May I say you both exude enthusiasm, friendliness and a bit of elegance. Thank you for sharing your love of trains.
enjoyed the travels through several places I have lived and now I know several places to want to travel Thanks for sharing
Wow. I now know what I want to do with my life lol. This was so awesome! Thanks for sharing!
You are so welcome!
The wife and I are on the Southwest Chief right now! Left Chicago right on time. Looking forward to traditional dining tonight and the flat iron steak. You two inspired us. Met some great folks already
Awesome! Have a great trip. Get the Cheeseburger for lunch for Rob!
Also had Robs steak and bake potato! Awesome. Sat with folks who were fans of yours as well. Got into LA ahead of schedule 😊
This is EXTREMELY tempting to me to do ... I love to travel but the stress of airports keeps me from going, never thought about taking trains
We don't enjoy airports either!
Quite a video for quite a trip! I took a somewhat similar trip in September: 6 trains (9 segments, since I got off of 3 trains and later got back on them) in 17 days, although I spent half of the 16 nights in hotels. A combination of coach seats, roomettes and business class on the Starlight (not recommended; the only real advantage was getting to use the Metropolitan Lounge in LA). My itinerary: Crescent (ATL-NOL), Sunset LImited (NOL-LAX), Coast Starlight (LAX-SEA), Empire Builder (SEA-CHI), Capitol Limited (CHI-PIT), Pennsylvanian (PIT-PHL) and again the Crescent (PHL-ATL). The Sunset arrived 7 hours late but all the other trains had reasonable delays. I visited relatives in L.A. and Seattle and attended a wedding in Lancaster, PA! P.S. Gino's East is my favorite pizza in Chicago, but I haven't tried Malnati's. (Gino's East opened an Atlanta location but closed it after only about 5 months! Boo-hoo!)
Sounds like you had an awesome trip too! We need to get back to Geno's sometime soon!
We just finished the Alaska part of this video- our first time there and WOW! We did the Glacier Discovery with the Glacier Quest boat tour (3.5 hrs)- saw sea lions, sea otters, a juvenile humpback whale, countless birds, sea planes, waterfalls, and glaciers. Thumbs up for the train and the boat!
The next day we went from Anchorage to FB on the Denali Star. I made sure I was wearing glasses keepers and had a sturdy strap for my camera as I spent most of the time on the open deck. Like you said, Rob, very windy! I saw your hat. A moose was wearing it and he didn't seem eager to give it up. Oh well.
Saw 9 moose (one blurry pic), an osprey (good pic), swans (no pic), and a beaver (no pic). Did not see Denali.
Fairbanks was also nice. We did the Chena Riverboat Tour which was really cool- history of the peoples and the land and also saw Iditarod dogs and their mushers.
Thanks for the inspiration to do this trip. We enjoyed Alaska very much and would not have even thought of going inland if it weren't for this video. There is so much to see and do there, I can hardly wait to go back!
A caution for those who appreciate quiet travel- do this when school is in session. Our 12 hour trip included a family reunion that had a 3-year old with no OFF switch. We did get some quiet when he napped for a bit, but then realized he was just recharging. Parents did nothing to keep him quiet and it really bothered many of those on board. He is one reason I spent almost the whole trip standing up on the outside deck. I can't wait to retire so I can do this trip sans children.
Beautiful...you guys are truly enjoying life...but dont forget about your salvation...much love👍
Thanks for the comments on the Kansas City Union station. Everyone in Kansas City has contributed (in some way, (taxes)) to the rehibilitation of the Station, and we are proud of how it has turned out. The train station per say is only a small section of the station now. Also, Jack Stack is the best barbeque in my opinion.
Amen. And it's also good to mention that if there's a several hour layover in Kansas City, passengers can cross Pershing Road and visit the Liberty Memorial, aka the National World War I Memorial.
This again was excellent!
Would definitely love to see more
Visiting time with both your son and daughter!!!
Thank you! Will do!
These two love their train travel. They got me excited .. Whenever I'm in Chicago, it's Lou Malnati's. .. Al's is a good pick , tho . When you were in NY , I hope you went to Grimaldi's
We've never been to Grimaldi's, we will have to put it on our list!
Your videos are the best train videos. I love how you put them together with scenery and commentary. I especially love your informative tips. Yours is the only 2+ hours video I have ever watched! I'll probably watch it over again and again! Safe travels Rob and Allie!
Thank you so much!
When I was a teen in the 1980s we took a family trip to Alaska. We took the train to Denali park. Then up to Fairbanks. While staying a couple days in the park our accommodations were old train cars. It’s one of my favorite memories. I wonder if those train cars are still there. … I live in Minneapolis. I took the Empire Builder to Milwaukee last year for a weekend trip :)
Hi, Rob and Allie, I love watching your travel videos. I been looking for some train travel blogs when I came across your video of riding the California Sephyr, I just finished watching your European or Italian train tour and the canadian tour, then I just realized I haven't subscribed to your channel so I just did. By the way that Alaska train tour I think is the highlights of this video. I always want to travel to Alaska and watching this video inspired me. Thanks for wonderful video. Safe travels!
Thanks so much! We appreciate it!
If I could quit my nasty habit I would love a coast to coast Amtrak for sure
The traveling is amazing and for a longtime train fan like me this is inspirational stuff, thank you. A small request though: any chance of some location subtitles along the way? It’s cool to follow your journey on Google Maps and locations will help.
Stumbled upon this video. Had no intention of watching the entire 2 hours. But here I am. That was very enjoyable! The video was well done! Colorado & Pacific Northwest are favorites!
Awesome! Thank you!
Would be hard to say, but I did love the surprise snow. I like snow. I hope you have had the time to go to Wright-Patterson Air Force museum. It is fantastic, and less then a 2 hour drive from me. The other museum was Ft. Bragg. I don't get to travel, but I love watching others do it. You all are only one of 5 that I really like. You all interact with us. We used to see passenger trains, but not anymore. It is so sad. Thank you for taking us along.
Thanks for watching!
They are such an adorable couple! I love traveling with them! ❤️💯
Thanks!
Wow! This is nice ♥️😊 I have traveled once on Amtrak from Mississippi to Los Angeles in 2016 and I absolutely loved it. I would love to travel on the train once again. I am usually a bud rider, but I am hooked now to the train. Thank You So Much for taking us along on these wonderful trips. I feel like I am with you guys traveling. This gives me a vacation whenever I am not able to travel.
I can’t wait to travel this summer on Amtrak it looks like a fun journey
Have a great trip!
I LOVE your videos!! I've wanted to take an Amtrak trip for so long and hopefully we'll be able to go soon! At least in the meantime, I can pretend that I'm on the train via your channel. 🙂
Me too 🤗🇺🇲
After taking Amtrak from Tyrone Pennsylvania to Albuquerque New Mexico and back, I really want to do a longer trip something like this video. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Alaska and the glacier cruise, Montana, Colorado, and the pacific coast were my favorite parts, but the whole trip looked incredible! I've never traveled by Amtrak, but now seriously considering taking a trip someday. Thanks for sharing your adventures! 🙂
Thanks for sharing!!
I ❤ looking at these Amtrak train video's
What a great trip! I see your daughter gets her beauty from her mama!
Lou Malnatis is best by far in my book. Lived there for 45 years.
Y'all are so cool!!! I really enjoyed watching y'all.. I was so afraid when I saw that train go down that steep mountain😥😮I almost felt that I was on it!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙋🏽♀️God bless y'all
Thank you so much 🤗
Wow. This is the trip of my dreams. I have done a lot of Amtrak over the years starting in 1979... Your videos make me realize it has been 5 years since my last trip. That is way too long. Thank you for taking us along on your adventures.
Glad you enjoyed it!
All that great food, but you guys look great! I was on the Empire Builder from Portland to Elyria, OH. Thank you for sharing your journey!
Our pleasure! Thanks! Hope you had a great trip!
You are such a cute couple, I enjoy planning our trip with you.😊😊😊😊😊
Thank you so much 😀
Actually watched the whole thing! Alaska was beautiful!!!
Thanks, we really liked it, it was as beautiful as we hoped it would be.
Love the planes parked outside the back doors in Anchorage. Lol
It was really interesting!
Thank. You, to. You. Both. What. A. Wonderful way. To. Train. Travel. You. Make. It so. Much. More. Pleasent...
Wonderful job on this trip video. Felt like I also went along. Thank you for all the time you put into this. Happy travels!
Glad you enjoyed it!
The whole trip was a amazing but I'm so glad you guys was able to experience Louisiana 🤩👏🏼💕
Thanks so much!
I love the melody that you played over Donner Pass. You use it often, and it is relaxing and lovely.
Glad you enjoy it!
Thank you for sharing. I LOVED every single part of this great country of ours that you showed us. Surely God shed His grace on it. May God keep you safe in all your travels. Jesus Christ IS Lord!
PS, You guys make a lovely couple ☺️
Thank you!
You might be interested in traveling the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banff. I did it and absolutely loved it. The scenery was breathtaking and the service was second to none.
Thanks!
Good evening Allie and Rob. If you ever take this route again and you want to go to Alaska and take the train, I may suggest that you take the Cascadian from Seattle to Bellingham and catch the Alaska State ferry up to Whittier, Alaska. Then you take the train up north. The only problem is that when they are running, there is one ferry that takes that route and it goes out once every two weeks. Then you can fly back.
Thank you for sharing this video with me, I have enjoyed seeing your travels across the States.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Sooo glad I found your channel!!👏👏. I have loved trains since I was a kid but was never on a long trip on an Amtrak passenger train till about 15 years ago! Better late than never😂. Am planning a trip next year from Jacksonville to Boston….can hardly wait. This will be the first time I will have a roomette.😁👍👏👏👏. Love your vids, love your insights. Be safe, Be blessed.🙏🙌
This was such a great and fun video to watch, thanks for showing the experience. I def want to plan a cross country trip. You both are awesome! Safe and fun travels 😊
Thank you so much!
I wish I could do all of this traveling. I love trains.
Thanks for watching!
the good type of snow for making snowballs is the 'wet heavy' stuff which is a pain in the 'rump roast' to shovel
I love watching your videos, thank you. I think my favourite part was Alaska. Hurricane gulch. I hope you are both ok, you seemed tired throughout a lot of it.
We were very tired at the end. I think because we did Europe just before this, we've rested now though for a good 4 months!
What a wonderful way to enjoy your country and each others company
Thanks!
Fun Fun Fun Thanks for letting us come along. I think all that food you guys had is worth taking the trip. Looks so good. Only could see a little of this so far asking where did you wash your clothes on this long trip? The hotels you stayed at? I went up in the Space Needle when I was 10 I am now 73 boy it is old. I remember the elevator only took half a second to go to the top make my ears pop.
When we were in LA or Chicago we went to our kids houses to do it, so that was 4 stops. Other than that if we really needed something we would do it in a sink in the hotel! I, Rob, went up too around that age, but I don't remember much of that trip!
Always enjoy watching your rail travels and tips.
If it is not too much trouble, would you please start onscreen labeling what we are seeing through your camera's lens along the way. Maybe not everything, but the waterways, little towns, bridges, clusters of buildings and such, in this way we can enjoy the trip more. Thank you for taking us along.
Oh my God if your daughter that's your twin I love it ❤
Yes, she is, thanks!
Oh wow! The bridge area is stunning, yet scary!! Love your videos. What a great couple and awesome trips.
Oh my goodness when you stepped in Starbucks Pike place reserve , I’m 67 years old and it’s always been on my Bucket list, I hope I make it.
Wow, we loved it! Hope you get to go soon!
I live here in LA and we see the Amtrak go by the Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs Metro Station all the time we are thinking of doing a trip from LA to Seattle then to Chicago and finishing in Pittsburgh. Also you can tell where they removed the rails from industrial customers no longer using the train service.
You two are too cute! God bless y’all!❤️
Thank you
Love this video 🎉
So much to see.
What a treat to watch!
Loved when u guys were going through Colorado. The snow was absolutely beautiful ❤️❤️❤️
It was a pleasant surprise for us!
My only quibble about Chicago--I would have taken a Lyft to get to the Bacino's on Lincoln Ave. A great offering of Italian food, but the deep dish pizza is amazing. I am truly loving these videos!
Thanks for the restaurant tip, we haven't been there. We are in Chicago often so we will check it out!
Your journey is really beautiful. Train travel is on my bucket list.
I took a Coast Starlight from LA to Sacramento (RT) 14/11 back in 2010, Vacation went by so fast, seems like a distant memory but a enjoyable on, I took Picture of my trip and put them in a top filler notebook as a memento to my journey, But your video make me feel as though I'm on the trip with you. Thank you for your Videos
Awesome travels, especially the Alaska part. Gorgeous scenery.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing video!! Makes me want to hit the rails! I've never traveled via Amtrak, but it's on my bucket list. All the different lines and getting across country seems a little confusing, but I'm sure with experience it gets easier to navigate. Thank you for providing such great content! I'm learning so much.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Omg I’ve really enjoyed ur trip Ty u for taking us along. I pray 1 day I can do something just as exciting ❤️
Thank you!
Y'all are just do adorable! 😘
Thank you for sharing. Lovely to see.
Thank you too!
Espetacular dupla de apresentadores da Amtrak
You guys are living my dream life. Love it. 😃
Thanks
Just love your channel, SO relaxing to watch!
Thank you!
This makes me so excited for my next trip! I loved this video and trip so much can't wait to see what's next!
Have fun!
Your vids were recommended to me by my sister! I love them! I feel like im going on the trips with u! ❤😊 keep on making these...theyre so exciting!
Thank you for sharing your trips. Peace & Blessings. Enjoy.
Thanks
I like that you make recommendations and show variety. Keep it up!
Thanks!
Wow! What an experience.
Thanks! Yes it was!
Good choice on Al's beef.
Thanks! We agree!
Magic..thank you
Lovly..watching from South africa
Thanks for watching
I enjoy watching your videos all the time. I really liked the added touch with the music.😊
Thanks!
Thanks from Fiji, ❤ America.
I made it to the end! My favorite part was the Alaskan mountains and Seattle.🚆🎡
Thanks for watching! We loved Alaska too
Alaska? Wow! I love these videos, feel as if I am traveling with you.
I like the invaluable info. But I also love tagging along with y’all as you travel.
Awesome! Thank you!
I also at the age of 56 years old and I myself just took love riding with my kids on the Amtrak going and coming to and back 🙏🙏🙏 prayers help..