Tag: Coast Starlight

Day Tripping through California

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Jo Johnston

The last time I rode in the coach section of Amtrak was for seven hours from Chicago to Kansas City a year ago. I watched videos the whole way, as there wasn’t a lot of stunning scenery. This time I spent about 12 hours on the Coast Starlight, from Emeryville

Amber Waves of Grain, Purple Mountain Majesties

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Jo Johnston

“It’s like a sea day on a cruise ship.” This was how I described my first Amtrak adventure – 48 hours on the Empire Builder from Seattle to Chicago. I ate at community booths in the dining car, where the conversations invariably revolved around why we were taking the train.

Tag: Coast Starlight

Day Tripping through California

Amber Waves of Grain, Purple Mountain Majesties

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