EMERYVILLE, Calif. — 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., offers beautiful views and a ...

Traveling by train isn’t the fastest way to get from Chicago to San Francisco, but it offers a very different experience from flying. The California Zephyr, one of Amtrak’s longest routes, spans ...

California offers some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the United States, and there’s no better way to experience them than by train. From coastal views to mountain vistas, these scenic train ...

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 ...

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. For those who love ...

With over 34.5 million trips and new routes gaining steam, the golden age of American rail may be on the horizon.

This article was originally published on www.mentalfloss.com as 5 Scenic Train Routes That Showcase America's Wild Side.