53 Hours from Chicago to San Francisco on the California Zephyr Train

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Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to http://DrinkLMNT.com/THROUGHMYLENS to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Hop aboard one of America’s most legendary train journeys as we travel from Chicago to San Francisco on Amtrak's California Zephyr. This video takes you on a 2,400-mile adventure through the heart of the country—across sweeping plains, the towering Rockies, red rock canyons, and the majestic Sierra Nevada. Along the way, I’ll share what it’s really like to ride this iconic route: the best views, onboard experience, meals, tips for first-time riders, and all the little moments in between. Whether you're dreaming of taking the trip yourself or just love scenic travel, this journey is something special. Let me know what you think in the comments. Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:30 Chicago’s Union Station 0:59 Metropolitan Lounge 1:40 Boarding 2:15 Leaving Chicago 2:49 Roomette Tour 4:15 Roomette Bathrooms 4:29 One Bedroom Tour 4:57 Amtrak Trip #2 For Me + Family Room Comparison 5:51 Fresh Air Stop in Illinois 6:20 Observation Car 7:00 Crossing the Mississippi River 7:35 Dinner in the Dining Car 8:15 Sunset & End of Day 1 8:43 Getting Ready for Bed 8:56 Roomette Bed Review 9:25 Fresh Air Stop in Omaha 9:44 Sleep Review and Breakfast 10:18 Denver’s Union Station 11:25 LMNT Electrolytes 12:25 Heading up to the Rocky Mountains 12:56 Big Ten Curve 13:33 Rocky Mountains 14:44 Moffat Tunnel 15:12 Winter Park, Colorado + Fresh Air Stop 16:12 More Rocky Mountains 17:12 Lunch in the Room 17:38 Gore Canyon (BEAUTIFUL!) 19:00 More Colorado 19:45 Glenwood Canyon 20:40 Coach Seat Review 21:10 Glenwood Springs 21:30 Even More Colorado 21:54 Grand Junction 22:46 Ruby Canyon 23:18 Crossing into Utah + Dinner 24:00 Shower Review 24:44 Can I Fit in the Top Bunk? 25:20 Sleep Review, Coffee & Breakfast 26:00 Nevada Views 26:38 Reno, NV Fresh Air Stop 27:00 Heading into Sierra Nevada 27:30 Entering California & Truckee 28:05 Donner Lake 28:50 Big Hole Tunnel 29:10 Cafe Car 29:22 Donner Pass 29:43 Emigrant Gap 30:12 Lunch in the Dining Car 30:23 Food Review (Everything I ate!) 31:12 Roseville, CA Fresh Air Stop 31:40 Sacremento Fresh Air Stop 32:10 Overall Amtrak Review (Trip 1 and 2) 32:54 More California 33:20 Arriving in Emeryville 33:44 End of the Journey + Price Join the Patreon for behind the scenes videos - https://www.patreon.com/throughmylens Read more at ThroughMyLens.com Follow me: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/throughmylensco Instagram: http://instagram.com/throughmylensco Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/throughmylensco Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/throughmylensco Newsletter: https://throughmylensco.substack.com/ Gear: See all the gear I use here https://www.amazon.com/shop/californiathroughmylens Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/usqgdp/ #throughmylens #californiazephyr #amtrak