Our travel columnist took the California Zephyr during the Thanksgiving rush. And would do it again, with ear plugs.

Nobody understands the magic of Amtrak's California Zephyr train quite like Brad Swartzwelter, better known to passengers as Conductor Brad. During Swartzwelter's 30-year career as a conductor, he ...

Scenic route takes Amtrak train from Bay Area to Reno The journey east on Amtrak’s California Zephyr train is as good as the destination. Riding the rails from the San Francisco Bay area to Reno, Nev.

The California Zephyr, the Empire Builder and the Sunset Limited offer multi-night rail journeys and extraordinary views of America that only a long-distance train trip can reveal.

Katrina Schwartz: Today, we’re starting our show on a train! The California Zephyr. It’s Amtrak line goes from Emeryville, passes through Sacramento and Truckee, before heading east, all the way to ...

As I looked at my baby sleeping soundly on a booth-like seat, surrounded by silence and the scenic California views passing outside the window, I realized I’d made the right choice. We were traveling ...

I took Amtrak trains from California to Washington, DC, which took 77 hours over four days. Bring a book, pillow, coat, and snacks, but there will be hot water for instant meals and tea. If the ...

All aboard — this Amtrak route spans 12 states between New York and New Orleans, passing historic sites and stunning landscapes along the way.