California Zephyr

19493,924 kmChicago to San Francisco

CountryUSA

Year Opened1949

Length3,924 km

RouteChicago to San Francisco

About California Zephyr

Considered the most scenic Amtrak route. Crosses the Rockies and Sierra Nevada. Passes through 6 of the 50 states. The Moffat Tunnel is 10 km long. Takes 52 hours coast to coast.

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