53 Hours and No Wi-Fi: Why I Loved Amtrak’s Slow Train to San Francisco

Our travel columnist took the California Zephyr during the Thanksgiving rush. And would do it again, with ear plugs.
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Amtrak San Joaquins rebrands as Gold Runner for ‘bold new era’ in California rail

Amtrak San Joaquins recently rebranded as Gold Runner. The organization will celebrate with an unveiling on Friday, Nov. 14, in Stockton.

Amtrak San Joaquins train service across California's Central Valley gets new name

The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority - which works with Amtrak - has changed the Central Valley train-and-bus service's ...
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Amtrak's Most Epic Journey in California Will Cost You $1,500—Here's Why It's Worth It

Traveling by train isn’t the fastest way to get from Chicago to San Francisco, but it offers a very different experience from flying. The California Zephyr, one of Amtrak’s longest routes, spans ...
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Amtrak says take the Surfliner to these Southern California events

There’s only so much time left in summer, and with no shortage of high-profile events taking place across Southern California, Amtrak wants you to spend less time driving and more time relaxing.

I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was much more comfortable.

I took a 15-hour Amtrak trip in a roomette accommodation. Then I took a three-hour trip in first class on the Amtrak NextGen ...

I spent 30 hours on an Amtrak train from NYC to Miami. Here are 11 ways I made the overnight ride more bearable.

I made my first overnight Amtrak ride in a roomette more comfortable by adjusting the temperature, downloading movies, and wearing pajamas.
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CA: Amtrak San Joaquins train service across California’s Central Valley gets new name

The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority — which works with Amtrak — has changed the Central Valley train-and-bus service’s name to Gold Runner, hearkening back to the days ...