What is the luxury train from Chicago to Los Angeles?
What is the luxury train from Chicago to Los Angeles? The Southwest Chief runs between Chicago and Los Angeles, through the vast expanse of the fabled American West. You'll be mesmerized by this region's beauty and allure. We'll take you across the mighty Mississippi through eight states — past wheat fields and ranches, missions and pueblos, mountains and deserts.
Can two people share a roomette?
Amtrak sleeper fares consist of two components, rail fares for transportation and accommodation charge for the room. Two passengers traveling in one roomette pay two rail fares and one accommodation charge. Note that the accommodation charge is significantly higher than the rail fare.
What is the best month to travel the California Zephyr?
September. The California Zephyr route has wonderful scenery all year long. However, September offers some unique perks, including less people on the train, golden Aspen trees in the Colorado Rocky Mountains and great weather for hiking and soaking in the hot springs in Glenwood Springs.
How much is a sleeper car on Amtrak from Chicago to San Francisco?
Here are estimated prices if you travel from Chicago to San Francisco on Amtrak: $150-$300 for coach seat. $700-$1,000 for a roomette (meals and coffee included) Over $1,500 for a family bedroom (meals and coffee included)
How many seats are in the Amtrak roomette?
Equipped with a landscape window in every room, our roomettes are perfect for the solo traveler or a couple of adventurers. Each room has two comfy seats, two beds, outlets and a fold-down table. The dimensions of each roomette are 3'6' X 6'6 and have room for two adults — a great cozy option for first time riders.
Why are Amtrak bedrooms so expensive?
The reasons sleepers are expensive is simple: many more people want to take them than there are spots available.