by tomfuller
Hi consist, I have traveled in coach cross country more than once. If you can fall asleep in your recliner chair while watching TV you can probably manage for 3 nights each way. The fare you quoted was for a straight through trip without a layover. Between Chicago and California I like to make an overnight stop in Glenwood Springs Colorado and catch the next CA Zephyr. You will have a layover in Chicago of about 4 hours between the Lake Shore Limited and the Zephyr.
If you can limit your trip to 15 days, consider buying a 15 day USA Rail Pass for $429 which allows you 8 segments within the 15 days.
My wife and I have made several trips on Rail Passes. Check the "Deals" tab on the website for the USA Rail Pass.
If you can limit your trip to 15 days, consider buying a 15 day USA Rail Pass for $429 which allows you 8 segments within the 15 days.
My wife and I have made several trips on Rail Passes. Check the "Deals" tab on the website for the USA Rail Pass.
3 North America Railpasses since October 2001.