Chicago - Denver on the California Zephyr
The full route of the California Zephyr runs from Chicago in the east to Emeryville, California in the west. During our overnight sleeper journey on the California Zephyr as part of our USA Coast to Coast holiday, we travel on just a section of this route - from Chicago to the 'mile high' city of Denver, a 17 hour 1,038 mile (1670 km) trip.
Chicago to the Mississipi
As we leave Chicago, the California Zephyr follows the Chicago River and we catch glimpses of the Sears Tower, which dominates the city's skyline. We travel through the state of Illinois, stopping at Princeton and Galesburg, before reaching the Mississippi River. The Illinois/Iowa State Line runs down the centre of the Mississippi: we cross the river into Iowa and, moments later, make a stop in the city of Burlington.
Across Iowa to Nebraska
We travel right across the Midwestern state of Iowa from east to west, reaching the Missouri River and the Iowa/Nebraska State Line just after we make a stop in the city of Council Bluffs. Our first stop in Nebraska is Omaha, the birthplace of a number of famous names including Fred Astaire, Marlon Brando and Malcolm X.
Through Colorado to Denver
The California Zephyr takes us through Nebraska, passing through cities such as Lincoln and Hastings. On reaching the Colorado/Nebraska State Line, we change from Central to Mountain Time: clocks go back one hour at this point. We continue across Colorado, making a stop in Fort Morgan, the hometown of Big Band musician, Glen Miller, until we finally reach our destination, Denver.
On some of our USA tours we travel this route in reverse, beginning in Denver and ending in Chicago.
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The ultimate coast to coast adventure by train
Experience a once in a lifetime rail journey across the most diverse country in the world! Your photo album will include the Statue of Liberty, the White House, the Wild West, the Rockies, the Grand Canyon, Hollywood Boulevard, the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.
Departures from April to October
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A 21-day tour from the Pacific to the Atlantic
Wake up in the city that never sleeps at the end of an epic adventure across the most diverse country in the world. This once in a lifetime journey takes you to some of America's most famous sights including Alcatraz, the Las Vegas strip, the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls, and travels on some spectacular railroad excursions.
Departures from May to September
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The ultimate coast to coast adventure by train
Experience a once in a lifetime rail journey across the most diverse country in the world! Your photo album will include the Statue of Liberty, the White House, the Wild West, the Rockies, the Grand Canyon, Hollywood Boulevard, the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.
Departures from May to October
from £3,475
Embrace the exciting winter season by taking a journey across one of the world's most thrilling and diverse countries. Beginning in iconic New York, we also see the White House and head into the Rockies to admire the beautiful, snow-covered scenery, before taking in the glamour of LA and the allure of San Francisco.
Departures from November to March
from £2,958
Enjoy a spectacular Christmas season on an epic adventure across the USA, taking in some of the world's most famous sights. We absorb the festive atmosphere in New York and Chicago, then spend Christmas in snowy Colorado. We see Monument Valley and the Grand Canyon, and celebrate New Year in golden California.
Departures from December to December
from £3,198
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