Trip Reports

This page is dedicated to reports about my public (or not so public) transit adventures. I’ll make sure to include all the details!

Trip Report – Empire Builder

The Empire Builder is an Amtrak train that runs daily between Chicago and Seattle/Portland that runs through eight of states in about 46 hours (without delays). It is similar to the California Zephyr in the way that many people take it just for the scenery. I became a full-blown Amtrak vacation fan after my trip…

Trip Report – California Zephyr

The California Zephyr is an Amtrak train that runs daily between Chicago, Illinois and Emeryville, California. Traveling through seven states, the main draw for many riders is the amazing scenery. In fact, the train’s schedule ensures passengers move through the most scenic parts of the route in Colorado, Utah and Nevada during daylight hours. I…