the California Zephyr is unquestionably one of the best train trips in the country. Running daily between Chicago and Emeryville, California, the Amtrak train passes through seven states along the 50-hour, 20-minute journey. In addition to traversing through two of America's largest mountain range...
It can get very cold in the train, with trips in both directions mainly made at night. The main line from Oruro to Tupiza runs almost daily. See map of Bolivia. For the eastern network see www.fo.com.bo. The rail hub is Santa Cruz, and trains go east to the Brazilian border and ...
Expect to move slowly – and enjoy one of the most scenic train trips in the world. 18. Bangkok to Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore Start: Bangkok End: Singapore Departs: Weekly Distance: 1200 miles (1900km) Duration: Three days A railway journey from Bangk...
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The last time, I covered myfavorite train trips in the East. For our next installment, we will travel up the Pacific Coast from Los Angeles to Seattle, visit Canada for some great across-the-border train trips, and visit a few tourist railroads for some short, family-friendly and truly ...
Metrolinkis a boon to Southern California commuters and those of us on day train trips. The first minutes of the trip run alongside the beach with views to the horizon, through villages and then north into more industrial areas. I catch the trains in Oceanside (the southern most stop in ...
This Western route hugs much of California’s coast before veering inland to travel through Oregon and Washington. Although it may be shorter than some other cross-country trips, it more than makes up for it in views. Have you ever wanted oceanfront scenery speeding by as you relax with a...
Thanks to the myriad headaches related to air travel or road trips (think too many cancellations and high prices) many younger Americans have rediscovered the joy of train travel. Since last year, Amtrak — the operator of long-distance rail service in the U.S. — has risen to the occasi...