80-Hour Train Ride Across America: San Fran to NYC on Amtrak's California Zephyr (Part One)

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Join me as I travel for a whopping 80 hours across the United States by train. In todays episode (part one of my journey), I board one of North Americas Most Scenic Trains - Amtrak's California Zephyr. This three day sleeper train will take me from San Francisco, across 7 different states, covering almost 4,000 km, eventually leaving me in Chicago.
I’ve booked the 'cheapest' sleeping accomodation for my 54 hours onboard, also known as Amtrak's Superliner Roomette. I'll show you exactly what the experience is like, from start to finish! Let's check out the dining, the amenities such as the observation lounge and the on board shower! Meanwhile, we'll be passing through the Sierra Nevadas, the Rocky Mountains, Moffat Tunnel, Colorado River and so many cute towns.
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@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

This video took me days upon days to edit as I sifted through hours of footage. If you enjoy it, I would so appreciate a thumbs up and share it with someone else who might enjoy it! ...and stayed tuned for part two! :D

@debbest8546 11 месяцев назад

Took the same trip to Reno Nevada and back to Michigan. Your video is accurate. My roomette was filthy. Looking under my roomette seat was life altering. And the bog odor always leaks into the hallway. Food was good, airline food was a good description. The scenery was beautiful!

@DALKOMA 11 месяцев назад

When did you film this?

@RMDareGreatly 11 месяцев назад

@chloeandludvig Great breakdown Chloe! - this route is on my list as well. I subscribed and looking forward to checking out all your other content - love your energy!

@11buleria 10 месяцев назад

@@debbest8546 that’s really off-putting to know your roomette was filthy and toilet stink permeated the train car. I want to travel on the Zephyr, but now I better be prepared.

@debbest8546 10 месяцев назад

@@11buleria just pray you don't get Room 2....

@christianlibertarian5488 8 месяцев назад

BTW, Donner Lake (and Donner Pass, which the train also goes through) is named for the Donner Party. The Donner Party was a group in the early 19th century that was going to the west coast by wagon train, but got caught in a blizzard. Many of them starved to death, and some resorted to cannibalism. So you went in luxury through the exact place people gave their lives to get through.

@jokerz7936 11 месяцев назад

With all the views you get see the trip becomes a vacation in and of itself.

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Exactly! It became a whole vacation :)

@halfsourlizard9319 Месяц назад

Damn it. I was thinking of doing this ... and now I've booked flights and a roomette ... can't wait.

@chloeandludvig Месяц назад

Yay that’s the best news!!!

@josephjuno9555 9 месяцев назад

I love your cheerful descriptions and i love your accent!

@chloeandludvig 9 месяцев назад

Thank you haha 😝

@supesdaman 9 месяцев назад

At 12:10, You are in Galesburg, Illinois. The building you see with the painted wall is the Discovery Depot/Childrens Museum. You either passed through the railyard on the way to the depot or they ran you down Passenger Main One or two. I work in the Railyard repairing locomotives.

@electricalsergeant 10 месяцев назад

Great video! I’ve been wanting to ride the Zephyr. As for the Coast Starlight, I can recommend it highly. Thou I’ve only risen from SF to central Oregon. Food and accommodations are the same as the Zephyr. Thou, this particular train has a reputation for being delayed. Earning the nickname, “Coast Star-late” the longest I’ve ever been delayed was 5hrs. The cafe attendant called it, “The Coast Starlight: The Director’s Cut” and the one extreme as told to me by my car attendant, where one train was 23hrs late. But , it’s about the journey, not the destination.

@josephjuno9555 9 месяцев назад

Wow! You look great with your hair down!

@chloeandludvig 9 месяцев назад

Oh thank you!

@robadams5799 8 месяцев назад

I took the Lake Shore Limited from Chicago (Go White Sox!) to Rochester and back, and then again from Chicago to Framingham, MA and back. I shoulda got the sleeper car.

@jordandale85 9 месяцев назад

While it sounds like fun, I know I'd get restless.

@James-pi5ub 4 месяца назад

Jeb Brooks also recommended your RU-vid channel

@salim1032 9 месяцев назад

Greta video thank you! Does the train have Wi-Fi ?

@chloeandludvig 9 месяцев назад

Thanks! No it doesn’t - I used data instead

@jesseworrell9853 5 месяцев назад

9:50 those straits are pronounced Car-KEY-ness. FYI. Not that it matters. 10:17 is the Carquines Straits. 16:20 Donner Lake / Donner Pass -- If you're not squeamish, there's an interesting bit of history about the Donner Party, for whom it's named.

@chloeandludvig 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! Yes I’ve done some research since posting the vid :)

@kevinhayes1656 11 месяцев назад

To top it off why didn’t you stop over in Chicago?

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

I just did the trip from A to B that Amtrak scheduled for me - only a 6 hour transit in Chicago

@rickebberson3830 9 месяцев назад

80 hours on a train, we were expected to do that same trip in 60 hours in a semiwith one exception, we were headed tho LA

@martincruz8319 11 месяцев назад

The American way of speech is every so slightly different from the British way. Emeryville, CA: no real difference. ✅ Truckee, CA: I thought you were saying "Trekkie" like you had just stepped off the Starsip Enterprise. (As majestic as you said Truckee, it sounded so much like a newly discovered planet [🪩] typically from the Starship Enterprise .) Zeyphr: Sounded like "zipper"instead of "zeyphr". (There was a failed professional basketball team from Chicago [no bull; thanks for the reference, Justin from RU-vidr Justin Learns Things].) 😅 Someday soon, I'll get the chance to ride the California "zipper", I meant the "Zephyr". From what I can see and hear, you had an amazing trip; so did a number of RU-vidrs of all ages after reading all the comments. While you took an Amtrak 80 hours from Emoryville, CA (San Francisco) to New York City, I'm hoping to go from the Bronx (my hometown, a subway ride ride from Mouniham Train Hall in Manhattan 🚇) to Richmond, CA (a short BART ride from San Francisco) (not to be confused with Richmond County, Staten Island; the least populated borough of the Big 🍎🍏🍎🍏🍎).

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Hehe, yes the kiwi accent is often hard to understand… when trying to create captions for my voice overs, it’s often brings up the words you mentioned above. Sounds like a very fun trip!! Thanks for watching😁

@ashleydickison621 10 месяцев назад

This is the first video of yours that I have seen and I am completely blown away! How do you only have 9k subscribers! 😮 the filming, the editing, and the storytelling absolutely incredible 😊 definitely subscribing ❤

@chloeandludvig 10 месяцев назад

Awwwww thank you Ashley!!!! Such a lovely comment to read. Appreciate it and happy to have you join the channel 😁

@heatherrowles9930 11 месяцев назад

I dont watch videos like yours to plan future travels, videos like this one are the only way I can travel......me and my wheelchair dont do so well on transport and my body doesnt much like the movement anyway so Im very, very grateful that people like you are having the adventures for me to enjoy instead. I particularly enjoy your engaging style of commentary and have just subscribed. Im looking forward to your next video. Love from across the ditch.

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Aw thank you for your kind comment Heather! Sorry to hear you are unable to experience these things yourself, but I am so happy you enjoyed the video! That's often how I love to explore new parts of the world or interesting experience - is watching them on RU-vid! Welcome to the channel :D

@cfour7672 4 месяца назад

I hear ya. I'm just living vicariously

@coldisle 11 месяцев назад

Chloe, I took this trip with my parents in 1960(!!) with my parents and brother. I’ll never forget it, and I’m glad I got to thank my dad (a lifetime train nut) again for it before he died in 2010. It is an absolutely incredible way to get a feel for how magnificently beautiful this country is. I’m 70 now and I remember a lot of the trip.

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Aw that is so lovely! I would love to take my family on this trip one day! I’m so happy you were able to relive some of the memories with me through the screen!

@sharoncollins7722 6 месяцев назад

What a sweet memory you have carried for all these years. So lovely you told your father how much the trip meant to you. ❤

@paulbrewbaker5158 4 месяца назад

Before I ever rode the CA Zephyr myself, I bought my stepson a ticket westbound from Denver as a graduation gift. My brother in the Bay Area met him and they went on an epic road trip down to LA and back up Highway 1 before my son flew back to DEN. Later when I had my own CA Zephyr journey we had a common adventure to share. Tragically he died suddenly last Christmastime, but I'm your age and also realize how durable these shared life experiences can be. You're lucky to have traveled together.

@michaelromano1557 2 месяца назад

🙏❤️ So sorry for your loss.

@jodeyakatinydancer 9 месяцев назад

This video was so nostalgic for me! I lived on a train, in a 3 1/2' x 6' room, for 2 years while performing with Ringling Brothers Circus waaay back in 1981-82. Hanging out on the open vestibule with my coffee and watching the world go by. Thank you for posting it.

@Downsdddgh 9 месяцев назад

That must have been fun!

@chloeandludvig 9 месяцев назад

No way, that’s incredible!! Living on a train for two years! Wow. Thanks for watching and I’m glad it brought back memories 😍

@jum8381 8 месяцев назад

🎉❤❤❤🎉 wow, surreal for sure

@Bebetojopp 2 месяца назад

this sounds so epic. hope you had fun

@TommyFlanagan666 Месяц назад

@jodeyakatinydancer Wow! I've often wondered what life would be like with a traveling circus. You got to do something that very few of us ever experience. How cool! And what an interesting life. Thank you for sharing your memory with us. 🙂

@suemurphy1730 11 месяцев назад

I did three solo Amtrak trips. The first was a 3+ day cross-country from Boston to Portland Oregon - and back along the same tracks after a week in Portland. The next was a one-way from LA to Seattle (I had flown from Boston to LA). I had a full room to myself. I spent most of my time in the observation car, the snack/bar car, or the dining car. The food was great, and I always took the desert to-go, and enjoyed it a couple of hours later in my room when I was less full. The return cross-country had a 6-hour layover between trains in Chicago, so I was able to do quite a bit of walking, and went to the top of Sears tower.

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Aw thanks for sharing your experience with us Sue! Sounds like you've ticked off one really great routes /trains! It's such a fun way to travel, especially if by yourself! :D

@Whatamidoinghere262 11 месяцев назад

My 6 year old daughter and I took the Zephyr from Chicago to Davis, CA. It was an unbelievable experience for both of us!

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Thats so cool!!! I can imagine it would be so memorable for a 6 year old!

@1104ray 8 месяцев назад

@@chloeandludvig was this pricy for the train ticket

@patcharapiampongsant6930 8 месяцев назад

How did you keep her entertained for so long? Looking to take our 5 year old in a year or so

@loro3849 7 месяцев назад

I took my 4 yr old boy from Iowa to Idaho. He did great. It's not as confining as a bus or a plane. We went to the observation car, ate in the snack bar etc. We took along things to play with, books to read etc. He made friends with other riders. I enjoyed it much more than flying.

@Whatamidoinghere262 7 месяцев назад

@@1104ray if I remember correctly, it was about $1100 for the two of us. Yes, pricey compared to a plane ticket but the views and food included make it worth it.

@jeffreymcconnell6794 11 месяцев назад

I love your positive energy! I’m a retired Amtrak Train Attendant and Conductor. My wife and I still love traveling by train and do it every chance we get. Hope you have many more wonderful adventures here in the USA. Blessings!

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Jeffrey! How lovely of you to say. You must have loved your career! I enjoyed our conductors humour, it made for an entertaining journey!

@jeffreymcconnell6794 11 месяцев назад

@@chloeandludvig It was 90% awesome and 10% horrible. Keep your awesome positive outlook! It truly helps you in life, especially on train trips that can go south in so many ways. We were on the Southwest Chief last year and ended up 23 hours late into Fullerton! It could have been horrible! Fortunately, our onboard crew was awesome and we looked at it like an extra night on the train with extra meals. Next June we're traveling from Boston to New York City to Chicago (on the Cardinal) and to San Diego on the Chief and the Surfliner. Epic trip!

@DrVVVinK 6 месяцев назад

@@chloeandludvigI always find Amtrak conductors very nice and knowledgeable about delays if you have a tight connection. They do tend to hold trains when they know one train is running late, which is cool. The North East Regional, which I take a lot. Some of the conductors (especially between Boston and NYC) may seem rough, but they are not; it's just North East directness, I'm sure something you can relate to by being from Sweden.

@DainUnicorn 11 месяцев назад

I took the Texas Eagle from Arkansas to California in 1996 and loved it. Here’s an old sailors trick for when your plates slide around. Dampen a towel and lay it out like a tablecloth. The damp towel clings to the table and holds the plates in place through most of the bumps and shimmies.

@chloeandludvig 10 месяцев назад

Ooooh fantastic tip there! I will remember this for next time🥳

@sergeantbigmac 2 месяца назад

I learned that trick from my Mom who worked in restaurants, to hold a slippery cutting board in place. Similar idea.

@hawaii2k 11 месяцев назад

When I tell my friends I'd like to take a trip they say stuff like "what's the point, it takes so much time?". And that's exactly my point! I enjoy travelling far more than the time at my destination. :D

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Yes exactly! Couldn't agree more. I wasn't even bothered if we were delayed, I just wanted more time on board!

@Esther-ps3vx 11 месяцев назад

I took this train ride few years ago. It was really relaxing. No security check, no rushing to get your bags. Just hop on the train and enjoy the ride.

@reginahoughtaling2147 Месяц назад

Me too!

@halfsourlizard9319 Месяц назад

What's the point of being alive? It takes so much time, and you'll just be dead at the end ...

@Bodytribechip 10 месяцев назад

"I've never heard of Donner Lake." One of the most historically fascinating areas you passed through. There was a "party" there. Worth researching... and going back too, since the nearby Truckee is fun as it looks form the train.

@chloeandludvig 10 месяцев назад

Yes I’ve had a lot of people telling me the story - I never knew! Very sad. Thanks for watching! 😁

@Vtarngpb 4 месяца назад

That was one heck of a party!

@tracycraft2971 Месяц назад

I had to laugh a little at not knowing about Donner lake. We take a lot for granted here in the USA that others from other countries don’t know US history. You ask anyone here in America and they know about the “Donner party”.

@chewar7537 10 месяцев назад

A train would always be better than flying! You actually get to see stuff, and relax. Thanks for sharing...great video.

@chloeandludvig 10 месяцев назад

Oh yeah! If you can allow for the time and cost it’s such a fun travel option! Thanks for watching 😁

@robbrown4621 9 месяцев назад

You can see stuff but you can't actually engage with it. No hiking up that glorious side of that mountain, no stroll through that interesting little town, and no way to change your schedule if you should really want to stop and explore...

@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401 7 месяцев назад

@@robbrown4621 Of course, you can. You are allowed 3 off train visits in any area for certain periods, then hop back on the next Amtrak.. I've done it for years, often spending a week or more in certain places. They are open tickets. You can also include special conducted bus connections across to other trains, i.e., Denver( Zephyr) down to Albuquerque(Southwestern), all on the same ticket price. More Americans should learn what wonderful opportunities are available on our Amtrak system!

@Azog11 5 месяцев назад

Well, it depends for who. I travel by train 10 000 km a year. But I was only 6 times in plane. So for me flying is very exciting.

@dixieboy5689 11 месяцев назад

Spoiler Alert >>> Train fare : $ 1900. USD . 2023. All aboard.....

@washburnb1 11 месяцев назад

That is a steal..

@washburnb1 11 месяцев назад

@@dixieboy5689 considering car mileage wear and tear, gas, lodging, food. It is not bad. But, a car can carry more and two or more to share

@dixieboy5689 11 месяцев назад

Good points .... but there is nothing like a train ride. This video shows that. Have a fun trip.

@наталиярозанова-ю7р 10 месяцев назад

And the cheapest airplane ticket for the same distance costs..?

@наталиярозанова-ю7р 10 месяцев назад

@@Koji-888 I get it. I just want to know exactly how much it is?

@renosales5080 8 месяцев назад

Definitely this trip will be on my bucket list. Less stressful not worrying about traffic and road rage. 👍👍

@chloeandludvig 8 месяцев назад

Awesome to hear! Excited for you to give the journey a go!

@davidlisowski5245 11 месяцев назад

Awesome trip report! If you want another sleeper train with amazing scenery, The Canadian between Toronto and Vancouver is a must.

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! That’s the via rail train? If so, We’re actually taking this train journey next year! We’ve been told by multiple people to do that ;)

@mariegarside8830 9 месяцев назад

I have that train journey on my bucket list.

@amsndahambling4084 8 месяцев назад

The sleeper train doesn’t give you the view of the Rockies that you get on the Rocky Mountaineer. RM stops in Kamloops and you stay in a hotel before continuing into Vancouver

@davidlisowski5245 8 месяцев назад

@@amsndahambling4084 It's true that the Rockies section of VIA's Canadian doesn't quite have the same charm as the Rocky Mountaineer route, but it's more about experiencing the whole trip and the different cities and scenery across Ontario and Western Canada.

@arwenkataoka 8 месяцев назад

fun fact emeryville is where Pixar is

@kath4454 11 месяцев назад

Growing up, we'd travel every other year across Canada on VIA Rail. Then as an adult, I worked on board. Your videos are awesome! It's great seeing how other countries do it.

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Oh that's incredible!!! I've just replied to your other comment - but we are hoping to jump on Via rail next year from Toronto to Vancouver! It looks incredible!!!

@bethb5076 11 месяцев назад

Wow! What an incredible adventure! Thank you for sharing it with us! I am looking forward to the next part.

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Yay thanks for watching Beth!! So glad you enjoyed the adventure. I’m excited to post part two next week!

@andywilson5234 11 месяцев назад

Just booked my Roomette from Denver to Colfax, CA for the Christmas Holidays. Glad to catch a glimpse of Colfax in your video.

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Oh that’s awesome! Excited for you!!

@gracevaughn8132 7 месяцев назад

I always sleep on the upper in a roomette, even if traveling alone. I love the closed in space! Very cozy!

@sharoncollins7722 6 месяцев назад

Does the window continue that high? Are steps used to get up there?

@gracevaughn8132 6 месяцев назад

@@sharoncollins7722 no steps in a roomette as the space does not allow but I just climb up. The window is that high but there is a shade just like the window below. Google a passenger Amtrak train and you can view it.

@gracevaughn8132 4 месяца назад

@@sharoncollins7722 Hi! Yes there is a window with a curtain! I don’t remember there being a ladder to the top but I climbed up. I think they have included in the design natural places to step - to climb up. I’m over 60 with arthritis so if I can do it almost everyone can.

@CatBeck-lg7gp 6 месяцев назад

Truckee🌲 great 🌲skiing..❄️.🌲 Donner lake is famous for the wrong reason☠️❄️☠️

@dcalver1967 6 месяцев назад

This is certainly one of the best train travel videos I've watched. Thoroughly enjoyed it - great job Chloe.

@chloeandludvig 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!! Means the world to me!!🤩

@mircat28 4 месяца назад

This stupid trip has been reviewed a dozen times! Boring!

@dcalver1967 4 месяца назад

Simple solution- don't watch.

@raedenesimson1470 10 месяцев назад

I live near San Francisco and travel to Truckee and Lake Tahoe all of the time. When you return, try the winter in the snow. It’s gorgeous.

@NickGoesFar 11 месяцев назад

Love this take on this train trip, your storytelling flow and editing are great and made for an enjoyable watch. +1 Subscriber.

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Aw thank you so much Nick!! Made me smile really big! Cheers for the comment :D

@caliado 10 месяцев назад

I really love that you did this. You are right, we get so used to just flying over everything, we fail to stop and see the beauty we would otherwise miss if we just flew from SF to NYC

@chloeandludvig 10 месяцев назад

Oh heck yeah! It was so much fun to travel by train and to see things I never would otherwise:) thanks for watching!

@kenfreeman8888 11 месяцев назад

I traveled the Coast Starlight years ago in the disabled section. My fellow passengers took care of each other like family, getting extra pillows and whatnot for each other. It was very sweet. And the views were spectacular. It's one of my most pleasant memories.

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Aw that’s lovely to hear! I believe it will remain my of my favourite memories also!

@marciawalden 11 месяцев назад

I love how much you’re enjoying our beautiful state of California! 🥰 Lake Tahoe area is stunning.

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

I adored the scenery in California! I have such a long list of places to visit now haha

@illyafee 11 месяцев назад

I recommend researching the Donner party who got lost in the Sierras. You'll find it very interesting.

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Ooo, thanks for the tip, I shall!

@spikespa5208 11 месяцев назад

@@chloeandludvig Just for info trivia, the California mountains are the Sierra(Nevada) , no _s_ on the end. And Carquinez is pronounced car-*kee*-nez.Very nice travelogue. _Happy trails!_

@blind_gamer16 11 месяцев назад

Hi, avid amtrak enthusiast here. I always wanted to go on a long distance train trip like the California Zephyr or the Southwest Chief. Its so cool that you enjoyed yourself!

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Awesome to hear - I hope you are able to travel on those yourself one day! It was a once in a lifetime experience I will never forget!

@jerkytoo8184 8 месяцев назад

Great video. I've lived in California for over 40 years and have never been on the California Zephyr, but this video has renewed my interest in taking a trip on this Amtrak line.

@VaxxedStories 11 месяцев назад

This is great. Experiencing it on video is like being there but without all the hassle of actually doing it! So, thank you!

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Haha, love it! Thank you for joining me!!

@Jesus_Reigns383 9 месяцев назад

I watched another video on this same trip and train. What a difference a passenger with a personality makes. Your excitement adds so much to it.. Amtrak should hire you you’re a natural. I hope that you get to experience many more trips. You certainly deserve it.!! Happy trails to you.!!

@chloeandludvig 9 месяцев назад

Aww thank you!! That’s so nice of you. I am an oddly enthusiastic person haha but I think it makes for fun content.. I’ll get onto Amtrak about that ;)

@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401 7 месяцев назад

@chloeandludvi 😊⁸⁸g!

@bizzielizzieplue 11 месяцев назад

My cousin and I did cross country and back on Amtrak over this last winter. We did three legs, Chicago to Sacramento, Sacramento to Seattle and then Seattle back to Chicago. We had the best time and I made a video for youtube of it. Your video is so much better than mine lol. I wish I had been as detailed as you were in this. I'm definitely going to share this. You really did a great job. I love your passion for the train. My cousin and I are always discussing further train journeys like the Ghan and Indian-Pacific in Australia or European options. Thank you for sharing your adventures

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Awww loved reading this! Thank you! I'm sure your video was awesome! (this took me like 40 hours to make hahaha). Sounds like your trip was probably a lot longer than mine? ...and funny you mention the Indian Pacific... I'll be doing that in December! Stay tuned :D

@bizzielizzieplue 11 месяцев назад

@@chloeandludvig yes. It took us 9 days. 7 of which were on trains. It was also during heavy snow storms in the west and we were told that in the Sierra Nevada it was as deep as 12 feet I think. It was so beautiful! I’m watching your Caledonian sleeper video now. I’ve subscribed and I’m really enjoying your quirky personality and the details you put in your videos

@bizzielizzieplue 11 месяцев назад

@@chloeandludvig also really looking forward to your Indian-Pacific experience

@BluesyVlogs 10 месяцев назад

As a European, I've done all sorts of transport in SF/Bay Area, from the Bart, Muni to Caltrain, but Amtrak is still waiting for me, sounds fun. Great video (i also love train rides, went across almost half of Europe with train, its the best kind of way to see the most of the landscape, the Oslo-Bergen still being one of the most beautiful)

@chloeandludvig 10 месяцев назад

Train travel is incredibly isn't it?! Funny you mention the Oslo - Bergen train! ... we'll likely be doing this in Spring next year!

@paulkalokerinos1791 11 месяцев назад

Great video. All your name dropping RU-vidrs and for once I knew them all. My family and I are Australian and accidentally found Truckee at Xmas time when we were exploring Lake Tahoe. Very nice little town.

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Hahaha! Love it - name dropping (I’m super into watching these train vids myself). That’s amazing you got to visit Truckee, I definitely want to go back there!

@JeffC-fq1be 11 месяцев назад

Wow - you did a REALLY good job with this! I book a roomette from Denver to Glenwood Springs a lot, and will be going again next month. I am glad you got a chance to see this very scenic route. Keep up the good work. P.S. Jeb Brooks is great. Another good Amtrak channel is Grounded Life Travel.

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Aw thanks so much!! Appreciate it a lot! Yes I love Jebs videos! I’ll check out that other channel for sure too!

@oatcake1966 9 месяцев назад

She's such a natural presenter. I really enjoyed watching this and am inspired to do the same trip.

@chloeandludvig 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! You totally should!

@jamesthompson3099 11 месяцев назад

I have ridden the Zephyr twice and loved it. Your video really did it justice. I noticed you missed the story of how Donner Lake got its name. Was that out of sensibilities or perhaps you didn't know. If so you might want to look it up on Wikipedia. The Coast Starlight is also awesome. The views are insane! Definitely take it! Thanks for a lovely video. I'm going to be back on the Starlight and the Zephyr in 2025. 👍

@chloeandludvig 10 месяцев назад

Wow twice! That's awesome... and I hope to try the starlight too! I didn't know anything about the Donner Lake story whilst on the train, but learned from many comments on the video - scary story!

@CatBeck-lg7gp 6 месяцев назад

Taking the train is a history tour, the railroad was built before the modern highways.

@patriciacorlis8488 11 месяцев назад

You really should try “The Canadian” by via rail in Canada. It goes from Toronto to Vancouver or vice a versa. You see the western part of Canada into Ontario (5 provinces). The train maybe older but it is an experience. Highly recommend, I just did it sept 2023.

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Oh incredible - I bet you had beautiful views in September! You are about the 50th person to suggest this train! We will absolutely have to ride it next year!! :D

@oanna1221 8 месяцев назад

Northwestern has traun nyc to s.f. for under 500. Last minute upgrade roomette 80.00. For "suite" bathroom/shower. 150.00

@LeonLahiere 11 месяцев назад

Fantastic video! Great photography and editing and, and your witty commentary is infectious. I just subscribed and I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos. Hope you get to take the Empire Builder someday, it's equally impressive.

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for this wonderful feedback Leon! I am so happy you enjoyed the video! I've only just started videography/editing, so that is a huge compliment. I absolutely must try the Empire (I want to tick them all off!)

@ac0rpbg 6 месяцев назад

TF $1900, when she said it's was costly I was expecting like $200-$300 USD.

@MelbourneFlyer 11 месяцев назад

I did the Amtrak South West Chief (LA to Chicago) a few weeks back. I will be posting a video about that in the near future. I absolutely loved it, but I also want to come back to the US and do more of their Amtrak runs, especially the California Zepher

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Very cool! I’ll keep an eye out for your video! Definitely a route I hope to take one day! I’m the same - wanna tick off all of the Amtrak trains haha

@HunterHunter93 10 месяцев назад

What was the price?

@daynadiggle8169 9 месяцев назад

What a rip off ! All the way across this country and not one Indian chased the train on horse back . In all the movies the train always gets attacked . I'd want half my money back , $950.00 . 😅❤

@AlecRaesideMusic 11 месяцев назад

Amazing video! I did Denver to SF last year in October, truely stunning scenery and experience

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

That's awesome! I noticed quite a lot of people did that route (cutting out the Denver to Chicago portion. Views are amazing right?!

@jeffreybishop9478 9 месяцев назад

The Canadian Rocky Mountaineer was the BEST. Banff to Vancouver.

@marciawalden 11 месяцев назад

Haha, Carquinez is pronounced kar-KEE-nez. I got everything wrong when I moved here from the US East Coast, so you’re not alone! I hope you enjoyed your trip. I take the train from Emeryville (which you pronounced excellently!) to Santa Barbara quite often as my son (a chef), d-i-l, and two darling granddaughters live there. It’s a lovely trip through the California heartland of our magnificent produce growing, and on into the wine country.

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! Haha.. that's awesome - how great you are able to see those beautiful sights often!

@Gryphonisle 7 месяцев назад

Riders can also ride BART from SF to Richmond, Ca and transfer to Amtrak at the same station.

@SPD3333 11 месяцев назад

I took this same trip back in early September. I thoroughly enjoyed the epic scenery and the relaxing solitude. Heck, I didn't even mind how incredibly behind schedule we were getting into Chicago...about 15.5 hours. I'll be taking the CZ again in the future...no doubt about it.

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Oh wow, same time of year! Haha, sounds like me! I was almost hoping we’d be more behind schedule - did not want to hop off😅 one of the best experiences ever!

@HunterHunter93 10 месяцев назад

What was the price? Thanks

@malcolmallen3687 11 месяцев назад

Way too frequent advertisements with this vlog gf... WOW!!! However, a fun journal of your voyage... Enjoy people. 😎

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Oh really? I just kept the ads exactly as RU-vid placed them - they're the same as usual! It's only way we earn an income from our videos - so for the hours I put in, I think it's a good balance! Thanks for watching anyway! Glad you enjoyed :)

@deaventuraconkikomas4281 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing, I will do it next year. I have taken the Empire Builder already from Seattle to Chicago, the Crescent from New Orleans to Washington DC, the Pacific Surfliner from San Diego to Seattle, the North East corridor, the Acela, and more, you name it... All trips are wonderful sightseeing and nice experience.... love your video. Thanks!

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Wow - you sure have ticked off a lot of routes! I hope to do the same one day! Good to hear they’re all worth it. Th aka for watching!😁

@kerrydavison8718 8 месяцев назад

I enjoyed this immensely and have added the trip to my bucket list! Thanks.

@DakarNick 11 месяцев назад

Cool! Depending which day you traveled between Grand Junction, Colorado and Denver, Colorado, I could have been one of your engineers! Thanks for riding the Zephyr!

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Oh wow that's awesome! I wonder if you were! ..I left San Francisco on a Friday

@DakarNick 11 месяцев назад

@@chloeandludvig That would have been #6 on a Saturday and the last Saturday I worked eastbound was 10/7.

@rubywarner486 11 месяцев назад

I took a train trip from NY to LA about 5 years back. I flew into NY & flew back to home from LA. The train was $209 one-way coach. I had my seat to myself for most of my trip. Taking the train is my favorite form of travel😆

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Oh amazing!! Sounds like you enjoyed it just as much as I did! definitely one of the best ways to travel huh!

@ptsmith4660 11 месяцев назад

You paid $1900 for ?? Your video, although well done, is a great example of why Amtrak, a government subsidized railroad sucks. Train travel should be cheap, and simple. While Amtrak is providing you with a roomette and vegetarian meals, regular Americans who just want to "get there" are priced out of travel. If two passengers travel together, same as you did, it would be $3,800 dollars. Amtrak is a railroad company. Not a fancy train spa. It was setup for inexpensive travel between major cities. Yet, most of America is not served by Amtrak, but their taxes subsidize it. It is approximately $500 dollars to drive from San Fran to NYC. If three are in the car, that comes out to $167 each. Yet, the tax subsidized railroad wants $$$$ for the same trip. Amtrak is a disgrace. A total rip off of the American taxpayer. As America crumbles, and crime increases and nothing works, and the government funds wars across the world, the choo choo called Amtrak continues to steal from the poor to provide the rich. Pathetic.

@rowanmulvey8632 11 месяцев назад

Wow, what an unhappy person that is. Perhaps it might have been more fair for grumpy gus to mention that the same trip can be done in coach class for less than one quarter of that amount.

@OneOfThoseTypes 11 месяцев назад

Yeah I highly doubt that you're even American. You don't have valid opinions about the US. You also accidentally said the US is crumbling. You better learn how to speak English real quick.

@ptsmith4660 11 месяцев назад

@@rowanmulvey8632 .. Ok, so what is one quarter of $1900? Coach - $557 One way. This gets you a train ticket and that is it. So, why is my taxes subsidizing is nonsense? Do you think the American taxpayer who can't afford two adult tickets for $1114 should be paying for this? Do you subsidize your grocery store, the local mall, on and on? NO. But Americans are forced upon penalty of prison to pay taxes for this bullshxit.

@mikevale3620 11 месяцев назад

If there was an extra person in the cabin, they would be travelling for free and including all meals.

@areguapiri 5 месяцев назад

Agreed. Amtrak is a monopoly with high prices, poor service, and a weak network.

@robk1310 8 месяцев назад

Ottumwa Iowa is where the fictional character, Walter’Radar’ O’Reilly was from, on the syndicated TV show, M*A*S*H.

@chloeandludvig 8 месяцев назад

Very cool!

@MA-yh2ko 11 месяцев назад

I'm a rail fan and watch a lot of Amtrak videos, girl your camera work/angles were next level!!!

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

No way - huge smile on my face right here! Im such a beginner with all of the camera stuff so thanks for that!😆😆

@davidhutchinson5233 11 месяцев назад

Me too. I can't do planes anymore. It's too aggravating.

@neutrino78x Месяц назад

14:14 oooh Chloe, in case you did not know! There's a trick for that! They trained us to do it on US Navy submarines, because many times when we change depth by a lot, we have to equalize air pressure, which can create pressure in your ears! ok, want you want to do is take in a deep breath, then you hold your nose closed, and keep your mouth closed, and then you attempt to exhale through your nose. This should pop one ear, then the other. I believe it's called the "vasalva maneuver" but don't quote me on that. 🙂 You might have to do it more than once. Don't do it super hard, because you could pass out, lol. 🙂

@chloeandludvig Месяц назад

Haha thank you for the suggestion!😎

@jopflah416 11 месяцев назад

My first ever Amtrak ride was on the Zephyr and I didn’t realize it until many years later. I went from Truckee, Ca. to Emeryville. I found out it was the Zephyr from a video like this,

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Oh no way!! That’s pretty cool ahha. I adore Truckee! Looking forward to going back there!

@cthulhuismychild 11 месяцев назад

The Zephyr is on my bucket list. I've taken the empire builder 4 times bow from Milwaukee to Seattle and it is also a spectacular trip with views. You may enjoy it also

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

That’s awesome! You should definitely do it :) I’ve been told multiple times now to try the Empire Builder! I might just have to!

@matthewconstantine5015 11 месяцев назад

This one is on my list, for sure. It's a whole part of the country I've never visited (I've seen more of Europe than I have the US, in spite of being from the US). My wife & I have discussed taking this trip many times. One of these days. I've only done one sleeper car trip, between Munich and Venice. It was...not great. The train made stops in seemingly every town along the route, so every 40 minutes or so, I'd be shaken awake by the train stopping and all the light and noise of the station. I also had trouble fitting in the bed. An advantage of being in the western US has to be far, far fewer stops, as there simply aren't that many towns or people out there.

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching Matthew! I can definitely recommend this trip to explore your own backyard! I was amazed at the views out the window, what an incredible way to see the country. I can confirm, the sleeps on this train were actually really pleasant. I want to do it all again!!

@kamirya4501 11 месяцев назад

I love how calm and relaxing the train ride is. Can't wait to take it again. Just waiting on it. I love your videos ❤ new subscriber here.

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

It was sooo relaxing! A very memorable trip! Thanks for joining us - so happy to have you! :)

@bernardozegarra2754 7 месяцев назад

I TOOK THAT TRIP IN 2022 FROM kENTUCKY TO CHICAGO TO ST DIEGO BACK TO CHICAGO IT WAS UNREAL I LOVED IT I LOVE TRAINS I USE TO TRAVEL IN TRAIN IN SOUTH AMERICA WHER I CAME FROM

@gregtrain1 11 месяцев назад

You'll have to ride the Empire builder route! Both segments won't disappoint! It goes to Seattle or Portland to and from Chicago daily.

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

I already had this route in the back of my mind, but you've confirmed I have to do it! Thanks for the suggestion!

@Cory_Springer 9 месяцев назад

The Empire Builder is my favorite route, but then again I haven't taken the Zephyr yet...

@davidsp5936 9 месяцев назад

Yeah... um... don't ask too many questions about how Donner Lake and Donner Pass got their name.

@CEN-Tyra 6 месяцев назад

Unless you’re there with a party of 5 😝

@labellavita23 11 месяцев назад

I live in Donner Lake/Truckee and want to experience this train every time it comes through! Been seeing it a lot lately, it's a sign to book. Can't imagine how pretty it would be going through during winter and snowcapped Sierra's :)

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Yes it’s a sign!! You should totally book it. I am keen to take this train again in winter to see those views 😍

@lkrause74 10 месяцев назад

For THAT long of a train ride, Id book the bedroom as I would probably be traveling with my husband. :)

@chloeandludvig 10 месяцев назад

Ahh yes, if I had Ludvig with me I think I’d do the same :)

@thetravelingirishman4372 11 месяцев назад

I could imagine the hours of footage and editing it took you hope the video does well and gets you a bunch of subscribers.

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Thank youuuuu! It did indeed bring in loads of new people to our channel! Very exciting :D It took about 40 hours haha

@thetravelingirishman4372 11 месяцев назад

@@chloeandludvig well job well done my dear👏👏👏👏

@akgobears 11 месяцев назад

Took the Zephyr from Calif.(Martinez) to Chicago then the Capital Limited to South Bend for a relatives wedding ...Also had a room-ett ....Such a great way to go ...Not as fast as flying but a bit quicker than driving...When i take the same exact trip in my motorhome, takes me 5 days...On the train, its 3 days because they dont stop and sleep at nite...

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Ah very cool -- it's interesting that locals would still take one of these trains to get from a to b. I think if I lived in the US I would try to train as often as poss ;) though like you say, not as fast (or affordable I guess)

@jennifermarshall-craig5146 11 месяцев назад

Took trip on amtrack earlier this year, Zephyr to Chicago then South Shore to South Bend. Loved it

@TomThorn91 11 месяцев назад

We did this journey 3 weeks ago so watching this is bringing back all the amazing things we saw while onboard

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

That’s incredible! I love watching others’ experiences on RU-vid as well - never gets old :)

@radfordsmith2773 День назад

I'm going to do it. Funny , I was in the Army in Germany. Took the train everywhere Europass. But , haven't seen my own home. Good video. Convinced me....

@masonjames7308 10 месяцев назад

I couldn't get out of San Francisco quick enough when I was just there recently considering I parked my car to have lunch came out to the windows were smashed out luckily I had nothing of value in the car my waiter in the restaurant says that happens all the time what a great City

@chloeandludvig 10 месяцев назад

Oh my goodness, thats horrible!! Sorry you had such a bad experience there. That's such a shame! I've heard it is quite rough in parts of the city

@vernonhowell4485 11 месяцев назад

I stopped watching after the first minute. You made the video more about you than the trip. Bye! Won't be subscribing.

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for stopping by Vernon!

@robsmoar 7 месяцев назад

Amazing video! You make me feel like if I was there with you. Thank you for such entertaining and informative video ❤.

@chloeandludvig 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Rob! Appreciate it. So glad you were able to travel with me through the screen! :D

@loro3849 7 месяцев назад

I love train riding. It's a journey worth trying. It would be very safe for a single traveling alone.

@CTBob 8 месяцев назад

Thumbs up on your wonderful video. I really enjoyed your narration and your wide-eyed enthusiasm for the trip. We're very experienced Amtrak travelers, and we always have a new trip on the horizon. Probably the one thing I have a minor complaint about is that you took most of your meals in your room. My wife and I look forward to the shared dining experience in the dining car, especially on a full train. We often get to sit with and meet wonderful and interesting people! And everyone there loves to talk about train travel. We've gotten many good inside tips about traveling on the train and about our destinations. I'd highly recommend not depriving yourself of this opportunity in the future.

@chloeandludvig 8 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for watching!! How exciting that you are avid Amtrak travellers. I definitely enjoyed my room service meals, but also loved the lunches I spent in the dining car. I was a little shy about having dinners in the restaurant with others on this journey - but will be sure to try it again on my next train!

@Stacey721 9 месяцев назад

Enjoyed the video! I took this in 2021 by myself! I got off in Reno (from upstate NY) and drove into the Sierra Nevadas. It was a logistical choice having to do with car rental on Sunday and flight out of Reno. Such an Awesome trip. Donner Lake was amazing to swim in. (Lake Tahoe too!) You should check into Donner Lake's history. The infamous Donner Party. Hope you get to go back and explore. Truly gorgeous.

@chloeandludvig 8 месяцев назад

How very cool you got to do this trip yourself!! Glad you enjoyed it :D Thanks for watching :)

@victoriah.2083 8 месяцев назад

Don't miss rafting on Truckee River. So beautiful & cold, water.

@AlistairKiwi 10 месяцев назад

Great tip re: sunscreen. Also, 10 mins in Reno is pretty much all you'd want...

@chloeandludvig 10 месяцев назад

Haha, we were planning on a trip to Reno! You don't think it's worth it?

@paranormalskeptic3893 10 месяцев назад

This is one of my dream trips. Being a native NYer, and having lived in SF for 7 years, I’ve taken Amtrak out of Emeryville, but I didn’t take it to NY, usually took it to other California cities. This is my 1st time watching your channel, and I must say, you are one delightful young lady. You are so positive and enthusiastic to see new places, makes the video a joy to watch. Some of the towns you mentioned, like Truckee, I’ve been to, and it’s a beautiful little town, you will probably love it. Great video, you’ve gained a new subscriber.

@chloeandludvig 9 месяцев назад

Oh wow you should definitely try the full journey then - I can highly recommend! Thanks for your very kind words - appreciate it so much! Welcome to the channel! :D

@billywilds1779 10 месяцев назад

Very cool. As a kid in the 60's we travel via train from San Francisco to Norfolk Va, via Chicago to see our grandparents. I still remember going through the mid-west and seeing all of the fireflies out of the window.

@chloeandludvig 10 месяцев назад

Ooh that's wonderful! What a fun way to travel as a kid!!

@GrumpyForester 11 месяцев назад

Love the Jeb Brooks shout-out since I've been watching him for a long time (in RU-vid years), but there are a couple of other RU-vid channels that I also like to watch that are more train-based....Aside from that, Great Video and thanks for taking me along and showing me the ins and outs of riding on one of my bucket-list trips...

@chloeandludvig 11 месяцев назад

Haha, I love Jeb's videos! They always inspire to take on the trips myself! Thanks for watching, happy to hear you enjoyed it!!