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I took the longest train ride in the US. 6 things surprised me about the 53-hour adventure across the country.

I took a 53-hour train from Chicago to Emeryville, California, aboard Amtrak's California Zephyr. For $2,200, I booked a 50-square-foot bedroom accommodation, and my ticket included meals. From the ...
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I spent 53 hours on the longest train ride in the US. Here are 10 ways I made the 2-night Amtrak trip more bearable.

I spent 53 hours on the California Zephyr, an overnight Amtrak train, in February 2025. The California Zephyr is the longest train ride in the US, traveling between Chicago and Emeryville, California.