Coast Starlight

19712,214 kmSeattle to Los Angeles

CountryUSA

Year Opened1971

Length2,214 km

RouteSeattle to Los Angeles

About Coast Starlight

Amtraks showcase route down the West Coast, taking about 35 hours. Passes the snow-capped Cascade Range, Mount Shasta, and the Pacific coastline. The sightseeing lounge car with its domed windows is a signature feature. Regularly voted one of the most scenic trains in North America.

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