Trip Report: New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA on Amtrak! 

Very nice video, and a relief from those of some other traveling video makers, who give a super fast, non-stop, barely comprehensible verbal narrative of their experience. Yours was quieter and more sensible. I'm hoping to watch more of them.

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i once went PHL-NYP-CHI-LAX-SEA-CHI-WAS-PHL one year. took two weeks. i had a blast. there is a video on my channel of it..

I think it's neat that the Southbound Crescent is train #19 and is (was) being led by locomotive #19. Been riding the Crescent Alexandria, VA, to Atlanta since I was a little kid. I was 13 first time I went by myself. Dad worked for Southern Rail.

Well done. I enjoyed the “Simply Railway” style. Keep up the good work.

My very first trip on an AM TRACK, Sure is a very energy demanding ride. With my 91 years behind me it sure was some ride , Fully enjoyed ALL OF IT .😎

Very nice ride, I appreciate you taking us along. Great photos, especially of loco 200 which looked new.

Awesome Video Made My Day

Looks like an amazing experience. Can't wait to try it someday.

great video

verynice ty for sharing youir trip with us

Thanks for sharing your journey!

And unlike in that one famous play turned movie, nowadays the Cemeteries line goes right to the train station in New Orleans.

Awesome video… I’m from The Bayous of Louisiana so I definitely enjoyed hearing the Jazz Music as you were boarding in NAWLINS 😂 And the view of The Sabine as you were crossing into Texas 👍🏼

the Steak....gimme!

Great video! I’ve taken the Zephyr and the Capitol so far but the Sunset is hopefully next.

This was awesome! Thank you for sharing your experience.

24:22 That looks more delicious than “Flexible Dining”, including the cake. Amtrak needs to bring back traditional dining on the Crescent and Lake Shore Limited.

Good idea to bring a scanner with you so you can listen to the conductor. -Cheers!

❤ great photography 😊

I rode the California Zephyr round trip from Chicago to Emeryville I had a regular bedroom with my own bathroom it was such a amazing trip traveling across country on Amtrak prices for everything are very expensive but well worth it for a trip of a lifetime

Nice video. I took the Crescent from Charlotte to NYC. Fortunately it was 2019, pre-pandemic and I got 2 full service meals. The downside being a late night departure. At least it was a roomette and the bed was ready.

Nice comments. I think our trains are wonderful and one of the best forms of travel in the United States to be able to see the country! They are usually quiet, non stressful, and a pleasant way to meet people who are also pleasant!

Watching these videos to view amicably. Amtrak is my travel mainstay, giving a Beacon of hope. And a light at the end of the tunnel. Soo scenic and simply irresistible nonstop. One day, will be sheer essence unbelievably unimaginable, to finally be accommodated. Those beautiful high diesel engines, the cab, and the prestigious men of this world, who grace their format inside for the Amtrak journey. Self respect to their colleagues at every travel stop,duration of pk up and drop off point. On cue timely too, no matter what. They're very attentive to their superiors, upon the designated tasks given. I just love it immensely! Smile. KUDOS! A 5-Star, Blue Ribbon, and a Plaque, they'll get from me. Most definitely so! I, as one of your loyal viewers, wish to extend my blessings, hope, faith, and charity, with humble continuity. Be safe! BRAVO!! KUDOS!! CHEERS!! LIVE! LAUGH! LOVE! My prayers always for your traveling passengers, as yourselves. Smile. Courage & faith within, because everyone has families, spouses. I embrace you daily for your goodness. To do the public as you've done, there's exceptional empathy, humility, and the capacity of compassion. Tk cr!

I'm doing this same trip coming summer looking into all u guys video bec I'm so so nervous!

Last time I rode a train the damn conductor wanted to fight me. The only seat left vacant on his train had his open bag on the seat. I never looked at his f****** bag and the b****** wanted to throw down. Haven't been on a train since. Glad you got to LA. I live in Chicago. I'm a new subscriber!

I pretty much did the same trip but in the opposite direction, getting off at Washington D.C., before doing the NE Corridor to New York in a regular train. What I liked most was definitely the desert parts of New Mexico and Texas and would gladly do it again. I did it in 2018 on a US Rail Pass and the "flexible dining' had just been introduced on the Lake Shore Limited and I agree that it was such a disappointment. Fortunately for me, it was the only time as every other train at that time(California Zephyr and Coast Starlight) had Traditional Dining, which was great!

Nice video. I did the same thing in 2021 tho my Sunset was 4 1/2 hours late coming into L.A it was a fun ride. Doing something similar in May NY to Seattle doing the Lake Sore Limited and the Empire Builder

Amtrak is not too bad until you get past Chicago. Them get ready for one delay after another. It's better than Greyhound, and a great way to explore the continental US. Out west the scenery is amazing.

Nice Job , Explaining, Showing, but to promote Amtrak,, I don't know about that,, You should have at least gotten a discount. FOOD LOOKED NICE, AND YOU NEVER MISSED A MEAL, CONGRATULATION ..😀

On time departure!

That 'design' on the table in your roomette was a chess board.

I came from your comment on AugustTheDuck lol.

Where did you buy the scanner I want one too 👍🥳🥳

Excellent video and good info. I would like to make this trip. I am vegetarian and want to know, before I call Amtrak, if anybody has any experience about the veg meals on these trains. Always w ayes to make this trip and now it’s my chance at 75 years 😂😂😂😂!!

Great report!! Please help me out: I'm planning a Amtrak trip to New Orleans and need to know a hotel to stay at that is close to the train station and maybe not too far from the French Quarter. Where did you stay in New Orleans & did you like the accommodations? Any New Orleans info you can give me is appreciated!

How long was the trip altogether? I may have missed it. But considering on doing the same thing as I am against flying.

16:46 When you had to change trains for the one day layover in New Orleans, was the motel costly? Im thinking of taking this same trip but did not know there was a whole day layover.

Yours was a fabulous trip with two great trains. I am planning a similar trip where I will start with the Crescent to the Sunset Ltd to the Coast Starlight to the Cascade to VIA Rail to The Maple Leaf back to New York. ….about 2 months of riding the rails, mostly with sleeper class. Just curious..where did you stay in New Orleans?

I totally agree , it's soo pleasurable to embark upon, a treasured commemorable trip as this one. Smile. I'm completely in awe of it, due to the fact of being a bonafide, Amtrak buff. Approaching my soon to be age, of 75 yrs old. KUDOS!! I'm truly blessed and very thankful to the most High. Smile. Although I'm still currently watching all the videos, provided so consistently. Awaiting the special time and moment, to actually board an Amtrak, long distance train. Actually experiencing everything from the paid, amenities of a hotel on wheels. It's soo exhilarating to encounter the great, possibilities of real rail travel at its best. Smile. I'm impressed already, to anticipate a dream come true. Glad for the nostalgia period, in which I was able to, enjoy the comforts of the early bygone era. 50's 60's 70's mark, all throughout. By the historic railroad system, of Amtrak itself, Pennsylvania Railroad, along with the NEW/YORK/NEW HAVEN/HARTFORD RAILROAD, back then. In its full entirety, no skimping off the course of travel. Amtrak today, is in the winners circle. Monumental as ever, Regal in every sense of the word. Engineering ethics of the crew themselves, soo dilgent, civil., conscientious always

Nice video!! I've been riding trains since the '50's & have seen many changes. I've booked a trip on Amtrak's Sunset Ltd. & Crescent during the '80's when a transcontinental sleeper car was offered between L.A. & NYC. It was great not having to worry about transferring in New Orleans. Passengers with 1st class tickets could sleep onboard in the Big Easy while the crew made switches within the station. Sadly this service was eliminated during the late '80's. It would be interesting to find out if their new Viewliner dining cars have the equipment to cook meals like what's offered in Superliners. Railroads have always claimed they've lost money with dining cars.

Im always amazed about how far Amtrak travels. NYC to New Orleans is extremely far

Any idea what a second passenger/roommate would cost.

It would be fun to travel on Amtrak. In Japan, it is basically not possible to travel by train for several days.

Actually coach passengers can asscess the metropolitan for a fee which is $25 but in New York $50 I think. Also soon on traditional dinning coach passengers will be able to purchase ddinning in the dinning car while supplies last, I think it is $25 for breakfast, $35 for lunch, and $45 ffor dinner..

8:56 I’m sorry, what about the defects on that Norfolk southern train? What if that was the rolling stock involved in East Palestine?!?! /s

I could easily be mistaken as I only saw your roomette briefly but, it looked as if you traded much better food for a slightly smaller room once you changed trains in New Orleans. Did the Sunset Limited room include a sink and toilet? Really enjoyed the video either way.

What make and model of scanner you’re using?

good. お疲れ

Nicely done! What is your ducks name?

They kick you out of bed at 5:30am? What a bummer. In the "old days", early arriving sleeper passengers were allowed to stay on the train until around 8am.

Dining car not open this trip? Ah I see.

average $1600 not cheap

I have the impression that the train is from the last century.

Who put toilet so near to the seats🤢🤮

I am hoping there's an elevator for disabled passengers. My mom is & we're thinking of taking this route .Both ways .💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🚈💞