The Amtrak California Zephyr’s 2,438-mile California-to-Chicago train ride offers breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada.

The California Zephyr just turned 75, and the Chicago-to-San Francisco Amtrak train — known for its breathtaking scenery — is still chugging along.

The California Zephyr, seen here in 1962 before Amtrak was created, ... From St. Louis, the Lincoln Service becomes the Missouri River Runner and follows the river across the state to Kansas City.

It's not known yet if a new station would be built to connect passengers directly in Des Moines. Amtrak's California Zephyr, which goes from San Franciso to Chicago, already makes several stops in ...

Amtrak’s California Zephyr, considered by many rail enthusiasts to be among the most scenic long-distance train routes in the United States, operates between Chicago and Emeryville, Calif., near ...

The Zephyr pulls into Denver at 8 a.m., giving you plenty of time to use the day as you will. I spent four days in the city, though I strongly considered rearranging my trip to spend more time in ...

Amtrak uses 21,000 miles of track owned by the freight rail operators involved in union negotiations. The rail worker strike would "significantly impact intercity passenger rail service," Amtrak said.

"LETTER: In an era marked by the rapid pace of technological innovation and ever-growing demands for transportation efficiency, it's easy to overlook the enduring value of traditional rail travel." ...

Amtrak's Borealis tops 205,800 guests in its first full year of service. Also, Amtrak Virginia sets another ridership record in April; Zephyr Rail is selected by the Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis ...