🇺🇸Trying the America's Luxury Sleeper Train ( Los Angeles→Seattle) || Amtrak Coast Starlight | Ep.2

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  • Опубликовано: 31 авг 2023
  • ◆Amtrak Coast Starlight Roomette(Union Station, LA→King Street Station, Seattle)
    ◆I'm a Japanese train enthusiast and stayed in the US🇺🇸 and Canada🇨🇦 for a month.
    ✔︎🇺🇸US and 🇨🇦Canada in 2023
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Комментарии • 745

  • @kugastravel5180
    @kugastravel5180  9 месяцев назад +66

    Where do you think the goal of this 1-month journey is? Let me know your guess in the comments section.

    • @turinggirl6432
      @turinggirl6432 9 месяцев назад +6

      Utqiagvik or Nome Alaska?

    • @Daneelro
      @Daneelro 9 месяцев назад +8

      A belated and incomplete list of locations:
      00:38: Los Angeles Union Station
      08:20: Hasson Siding (east of Simi Valley station)
      10:04: 5 km past Ventura
      11.39: 2.5 km past East Ventura (out of sequence!)
      12:16: Santa Margarita (ahead of sequence!)
      12:34: halfway between Carpinteria & Santa Barbara
      12:50: Santa Margarita (again; again ahead of sequence!)
      15:15: Honda Siding
      16:05: 1.6 km before Lompoc-Surf
      16:13: 2.4 km past San Luis Obispo
      16:23: 3.8 km past San Luis Obispo
      16:34: 0.5 km before Chorro Siding (horseshoe loop on the Cuesta Pass section)
      16:51: McKay Siding
      19:08: Soledad
      19:18 4.6 km before Soledad (out of sequence!)
      22:55: San José
      23:37: Redding
      24:06: 1.3 km past Redding (crossing the Sacramento river)
      24:39: 3.3 km past Gray Rocks Siding (Pit River Bridge over the Shashta Lake reservoir)
      25:19: 0.2 km before Lamoine Siding
      27:15: 3.3 km past Hotlum Siding (looking at Mt. Shasta)
      27:23: 1.0 km past Grass Lake Siding
      27:32: Klamath Falls
      28:11: leaving Klamath Falls
      28:20: 2.5 km before Gilchrist Junction
      29:10: Fall Creek Junction (traces of a branchline abandoned in 1976 visible)
      29:16: Portland Union Station
      30:50: 2.9 km before Seattle King Street Station
      31:05: 2.5 km before Seattle King Street Station
      31:13: Seattle King Street Station

    • @Zomerset
      @Zomerset 9 месяцев назад +2

      New York

    • @tgi321
      @tgi321 9 месяцев назад +2

      My guess would be NYC, from sea to shining sea.

    • @jello3456543
      @jello3456543 9 месяцев назад +2

      Miami? Up the west coast, across to NY, then down the east coast.

  • @pdute1
    @pdute1 9 месяцев назад +38

    As a Train Lover myself, I love your video-logs! Especially the lack of all the TALK! American style is to have people just babbling on and on. I much prefer your style of commenting in CC, and leaving the excessive talk by the side of the 'road'! Please Keep it Up! I'm loving your travels!

    • @deltadaze6836
      @deltadaze6836 Месяц назад

      lol, I was thinking about that 'talking' stuff the other day. I also love Kuga's vids for the quiet contemplation...I could sit there beside him and stare out the window and just chill for hours (well except for the stretching my legs and ankles, lol0. I truly believe Americans have that tendency to talk, talk, talk either because they really are noisy, or because they are trying not to have to 'think' about things and talking takes up space and time...ps, yes, I'm American :)

  • @katerinakourtseva9934
    @katerinakourtseva9934 9 месяцев назад +41

    Wow! I live in San Jose and did not know we had such a train passing by with such a special guest onboard. I hope your journey was pleasant.😊

    • @ocshaljufrian6109
      @ocshaljufrian6109 3 месяца назад +1

      Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,.the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, thank you sis and bro..*,**

  • @sacrecoeur1206
    @sacrecoeur1206 9 месяцев назад +16

    Love your spirit, your kindness, and your appreciation for the smallest of things! ありがとう!

  • @AmbientWalking
    @AmbientWalking 9 месяцев назад +21

    Oh man! What a great way to see the world! Always enjoying myself on your channel! Thank you!

    • @ocshaljufrian6109
      @ocshaljufrian6109 3 месяца назад

      Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,.the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, thank you sis and bro..*,**

  • @lialiolkristi
    @lialiolkristi 9 месяцев назад +53

    IKEA mentality.. 😂😂😂
    The chocolate mousse diabetes taste 😂😂
    Aaaand your super vision of shinkansen just from across the ocean..😂😂
    YOU JUST MAKE MY WEEKEND! Thank you, Kuga!

    • @johnp139
      @johnp139 9 месяцев назад

      SUGAR does NOT CAUSE DIABETES!!!

    • @ocshaljufrian6109
      @ocshaljufrian6109 3 месяца назад

      Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,.the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, thank you sis and bro..*,**

  • @gnomespace
    @gnomespace 9 месяцев назад +82

    You slept through the best scenery- through Oakridge, then up the Willamette Valley with all of the Cascade volcanoes showing between Eugene and Seattle.

    • @bountyclaw
      @bountyclaw 9 месяцев назад +18

      A shame it went through there at night. But then again, Kuga DID say he could see the Shinkansen across the ocean.

    • @saskiapanter
      @saskiapanter 9 месяцев назад +6

      I've been to meet my now partner there, in Northern California, and he showed me soooo much, he lives in Piercy California, we went through a few national parks with the breathtaking Redwoods, we've driven next to the coastline to and in Oregan. It was one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. So glad I went there, and I will again asap

    • @geofffitz1497
      @geofffitz1497 9 месяцев назад +8

      Amtrak has an aversion to traveling during periods where the best scenery is visible during daylight. SEA to CHI, both directions, the mountain traverse is at night. Always been this way and it's puzzling.

    • @TheLewistownTrainspotter8102
      @TheLewistownTrainspotter8102 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@geofffitz1497 You get the Marias Pass crossing in the daytime going east.

    • @Neville60001
      @Neville60001 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@geofffitz1497, how and _when_ is this train supposed to travel just to get great daylight views?🙄

  • @daudder
    @daudder 6 месяцев назад +12

    Am thoroughly enjoying your USA/Canada train journeys. You give me a laugh or two each video…

  • @ariusraygn
    @ariusraygn 9 месяцев назад +13

    To think I could just drive the 18 minutes away my job is from Union Station and say goodbye to my life and just hop on a train to Seattle and become a hippie… amazing

  • @dannysvinylrainbow4852
    @dannysvinylrainbow4852 8 месяцев назад +8

    I rode Amtrak from Chicago to New Jersey back in 1983-ish end it was wonderful I was 18 years old. What an experience it was on the train. It was very comfortable. I'm almost 60 now and I remember and cherish every moment.

  • @deaventuraconkikomas4281
    @deaventuraconkikomas4281 6 месяцев назад +6

    Thank you very much for sharing your experience on the Amtrak Coast Starlight. I've done this trip, last April, but in different segments, using the USA rail pass that allows me to do 10 segment for $299 but in a coach seat. I decide to do it different days, and getting off and on the train in some cities, to take advantage and see a lot from San Diego to Seattle. I also stopped in Los Angeles, Sacramento Portland, Oregon and then Seattle,Washington, and then keep going on the Empire Builder train, all the way East to Chicago. Even if it was coach and meals were not included, the price was really cheap, and the experience was worthy and beautiful scenery to enjoy.

  • @lellius
    @lellius 9 месяцев назад +55

    Glad you enjoyed your journey through the USA. FYI, the "river" you were staring into at 24:36 is actually Shasta Lake, the largest manmade reservoir in California. 👍

    • @ocshaljufrian6109
      @ocshaljufrian6109 3 месяца назад

      Try it bro, you can ride the highest speed train for the first time in Southeast Asia. The highest speed is 350 kilometers per hour, the Indonesian fast train Jakarta - Bandung, the newest, most sophisticated in Southeast Asia, the first,.the way to the beautiful and comfortable and beautiful and cool and cool city of Bandung, thank you sis and bro..*,**

  • @leonkennedy1352
    @leonkennedy1352 9 месяцев назад +16

    welcome to the amtrak coast starlight mr kuga-san. its good to see you finally get the chance to travel in the us. i always wanted to go on long train journeys in the continental us. hope you do more train travels in the us. Anzen'na tabi o shite kudasai, Kuga-san, soshite tabi o tsudzukete kudasai. 🙏📿

  • @11679MRT
    @11679MRT 9 месяцев назад +77

    What a fun experience! I'm ashamed to admit that despite living in the U.S. my entire life I have never traveled long distance on a train. I would like to do the famous Chicago to L.A. trip some day.

    • @Kenttheclark
      @Kenttheclark 9 месяцев назад +11

      California Zephyr is better

    • @thinkbeforyouvote
      @thinkbeforyouvote 9 месяцев назад +12

      There is a good reason most Americans have never done it. The price is ridiculous and the cars are the same as they were in 1976. Just been retrofitted over and over. Give us decent speeds and actual sleeper cars and we'd all give it a try.

    • @johnp139
      @johnp139 9 месяцев назад +3

      @@thinkbeforyouvoteThe US is NOT EUROPE OR ASIA!!!!

    • @sgt.eclair
      @sgt.eclair 9 месяцев назад +7

      @@thinkbeforyouvote Way to out yourself as never having been on these cars. They're insanely comfortable.

    • @Neville60001
      @Neville60001 9 месяцев назад +6

      @@thinkbeforyouvote, please tell me, what are ' _actual_ 'sleeper cars?🙄

  • @earlperson741
    @earlperson741 6 месяцев назад +1

    I REMEMBER THE TRAIN MY MOTHER AND I LAST TOOK ...IT HAD
    A GLASS ROOF IN ONE SECTION....
    I WAS A LOT KID..
    I'M OVER 50 NOW...

  • @IMAXXHEW
    @IMAXXHEW 9 месяцев назад +10

    I've traveled twice in the sleeper cars on the Amtrak Coast Starlight.
    It's awesome.
    Friendly and helpful staff.
    Very comfortable, clean, and quiet.
    Delicious food.
    Beautiful views.

    • @turinggirl6432
      @turinggirl6432 9 месяцев назад +3

      I will say compared to European trains with showers the Amtrak is a bit more adventurous as at times it can be a tad shakier but I can only say wonderful things about the Amtrak staff. Always happy to chat and so friendly.

    • @mariegarside8830
      @mariegarside8830 14 дней назад +1

      The Amtrak staff has usually been helpful and professional.

  • @matthewharty6531
    @matthewharty6531 9 месяцев назад +5

    crazy expensive but interesting journey

  • @DLeadVox
    @DLeadVox 9 месяцев назад +7

    Thank you for adding the date of travel to the beginning of your video! We can match up your trip with current events, weather, etc... very helpful!
    Oh how I wish I was traveling with you! Wait till you see Alaska, it's SO BIG!!! You won't believe it! I know where you are going next! I can't wait for your next video! 💛💛💛

  • @rollingesquire3357
    @rollingesquire3357 7 месяцев назад +5

    I have always loved your travel videos, and this one is no exception. Thanks again for sharing with us all.

  • @earlperson741
    @earlperson741 6 месяцев назад +2

    JAPAN's BULLET TRAIN.....NOW THAT WAS THE
    BEST!!!!!

  • @greggross8856
    @greggross8856 9 месяцев назад +2

    My favorite Amtrak train. I take this train several times a year, and always a roomette like yours. Sorry I missed you!

    • @mariegarside8830
      @mariegarside8830 14 дней назад

      A roomette is a comfortable way to travel. One can request their meal brought to the roomette. Amtrak staff is usually happy to do so.

  • @saskiapanter
    @saskiapanter 9 месяцев назад +8

    Thanks for showing this trip. If it wasn't so expensive I'd like to travel America by Amtrak. Too bad you didn't show more of the Nature you passed by in this trip, Northern California and Oregon are stunningly beautiful

    • @rapunzel39
      @rapunzel39 9 месяцев назад +4

      I agree! I was hoping he would show us more of what it looked like outside!

  • @Fatal_Inertia
    @Fatal_Inertia 9 месяцев назад +5

    To be honest, when you factor in the meals, the fact that you're basically in a moving hotel for 2 days, and the actual train ticket price, it's not too bad. More than flying, yeah. But, riding a train is often looked over as slow and outdated. Yet, it's still a really nice way to travel.

  • @MrDboydeluxe
    @MrDboydeluxe 9 месяцев назад +4

    One of the many “Solo’s” did a similar Amtrak journey, you guys need to team up so you can enjoy train meals less awkwardly by having a dining buddy!

  • @MARKSHEA-rf3dz
    @MARKSHEA-rf3dz 9 месяцев назад +4

    Thank you for your always interesting travelogues, and for teaching me the Japanese word Itadakimasu.

  • @SRBrown9032
    @SRBrown9032 9 месяцев назад +3

    I'm happy you enjoyed your trip. Growing up in Portland with a father who worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad out of Union Station I've loved and travelled on trains around the world, from the US to China, Thailand, and Morocco. I haven't yet travelled by train in Japan, but from all I've heard, praise for Amtrak from anyone from there is praise indeed. Travel safe, have fun, make some lasting memories of my homeland.

  • @FourFish47
    @FourFish47 9 месяцев назад +24

    I'm a senior American, and I've never been on an Amtrak train. I would love to try it someday. I think the price for this ride is ridiculous. For that amount you should at least have your own bathroom. Glad the food was good. The bed looks comfy. No TV?
    Very interesting! Thank you for sharing. ❤

    • @johnp139
      @johnp139 9 месяцев назад +3

      You can always fly for 20% of the cost and time.

    • @Neville60001
      @Neville60001 9 месяцев назад +5

      Why do you need to have a TV set when you have the scenery to look at?

    • @FourFish47
      @FourFish47 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@Neville60001 You can't see anything at night. Feel me? And for that price, you're basically including hotel fees, and hotels have tvs.

    • @Neville60001
      @Neville60001 9 месяцев назад

      @@FourFish47, just carry a (big) laptop loaded with movies and TV shows you ripped from a DVD/Blu-Ray, or bought off of iTunes.

    • @TunaVeloso-vy4jc
      @TunaVeloso-vy4jc 8 месяцев назад

      Price?

  • @anhtaa1
    @anhtaa1 6 месяцев назад +3

    I like your sense of humor and politeness. Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m not sure if you’re still in the US anymore, but if you are, try the Los Angeles - Albuquerque one. You’ll see beautiful canyon view in Arizona and New Mexico.

  • @user-wt9ci1hz7p
    @user-wt9ci1hz7p 9 месяцев назад +3

    もう何十年も前になりますが、Martinez駅(CA)からSeattleまでAmtrakで行ったことがあります!Amtrakバスで拾ってもらってMartinez駅に到着、そこから4時間待って電車に乗り込みました。席の隣に座った人と食堂車でランチしたり、楽しい思い出が出来ました💗またいつか乗りたいです。

  • @robpittstop1797
    @robpittstop1797 9 месяцев назад +4

    Hey buddy, Welcome to the US! I know about the locomotives. The secondary locomotives is P-42 which is about to be retired once all ALC-42 arrives, probably in a couple of years. I rode from Kirkwood, MO to Fostoria, Oh (now closed) in 2005 and P-42 was cool! My first experience with P-42 was good, felt like 150 mph but I found out it was going 70 to 80 mph. These chicago people was so nice to me since I am deaf. I had ecomany tickets, but after changing in Chicago, they PUT me on business class coach without getting an upgrade. They did themselves. I could have an hour and half in St. Louis, I would have toured their station but the train came like 2-3 hours late so they had to make up, so the train stopped for like 5-10 mins before going to Chicago. I didn't miss my connection; I think it got there on time though. I hope to experience the ALC-42 soon! IM on Northeast Corridor route.

  • @sgt.eclair
    @sgt.eclair 9 месяцев назад +3

    it's so weird seeing Union Station, somewhere I go so frequently and know like the back of my hand, featured in a travel video lol

  • @shwmehvn
    @shwmehvn 8 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for sharing. I did the same trip few years back - loved it. Food was very good, everyone on board was friendly, train was clean. I want to do it again.

  • @winkpinky1445
    @winkpinky1445 6 месяцев назад +2

    I hope it wasn’t a disaster of a trip. A decent 4 out of 5 meals. Nothing fancy and I’m really sorry about that turkey sandwich. Not the best burger you’d find just about anywhere but you seemed to enjoy it. You’re berth didn’t have washroom or bathroom but you made the best of it. I like traveling vicariously through you. It’s been a few hours of exploring with you that I’ve really enjoyed. You made your trips and looked at it as positively as you could. I’m going to start my next trips with you wherever you go. Thank you so much!

  • @indianagirl00
    @indianagirl00 9 месяцев назад +8

    Ahh i was hoping youd get the steak! Ive watched the other train youtubers get it as well. Alot of us who travel in the states bring our own soap and shampoo and conditioner we put it in travel size bottles so we can use the same stuff we use at home by the way so hopefully people could just see their hygiene items and just save the trains for momentos

  • @DoctoreE644
    @DoctoreE644 8 месяцев назад +3

    We took the Coast Starlight from San Jose to LA Union Station, and then the Southwest Chief to (as close as one can get by train) to Santa Fe, New Mexico. We had the roomette down to LA, despite not traveling at night, but got the biig room from LA to Santa Fe. Well worth the upgrade charge! The food was great then, too, and I believe I had the flatiron steak, too! Excellent!! That was in 1990, for our honeymoon. It doesn't look like it has changed since then! I'm happy you enjoyed it, as I enjoyed your video of the fast train from Tokyo to Hokkaido! That is one beautiful train!!! ❤

  • @daveh7945
    @daveh7945 9 месяцев назад +8

    14:00 I feel the Amtrak burger is the best burger on the planet. I don't know if because of the scenery or what. I have the burger for every meal When I'm traveling cross country on the train. I hope you plan on taking the train from Seattle to Chicago

    • @IMAXXHEW
      @IMAXXHEW 9 месяцев назад +3

      Agreed.
      The Angus burger is delicious.

  • @iantogriffin9928
    @iantogriffin9928 Месяц назад

    I am a huuuuuge fan of yours. Been watching your travels for years. I particularly enjoy this one across America. Keep posting and God grant you safe travels.
    Ian in Florida

  • @thomassmall990
    @thomassmall990 9 месяцев назад +3

    Kuga, this Video was Very Nice as I expecte of you. I love Kuga's train travel Videos. The Sleeping Quarters look very Comfortable. The dining was exceptional. The fancy Chef prepared meals looked Scumptious, especially on a train traveling the country. It was like being in a nice hotel on Railroad tracks traveling from LA to Seattle.

  • @Svggdn21
    @Svggdn21 8 дней назад

    Omg, you stopped at my hometown station in San Jose, CA. It's the Diridon Station. My grandma used to take the train from there to visit my cousins in Fresno. I went with her on the train a few times. It made me appreciate train rides. I love that old building and its architecture style 💙 Glad you got to see it, even if it was only for a moment.

  • @rezaalan3991
    @rezaalan3991 9 месяцев назад +2

    Great trip. Finally you take US Train trip report. And yeah great choice for starting US Adventure.

  • @Dogsnark
    @Dogsnark 9 месяцев назад +1

    I’ve never ridden Amtrak with a sleeper compartment, but it’s the only way I’ll ever go overnight again. Sitting in coach and trying to sleep is the worst! Especially in this age of personal electronics with people talking on their phones, watching movies, etc. - at all hours. Unfortunately the cost difference between coach and a roomette is hundreds of dollars. Overall, the long distance Amtrak experience is not very pleasant, especially solo, but it makes reaching the end of the trip that much more a relief!

  • @af-np4pg
    @af-np4pg 3 месяца назад +1

    This is really about food not sight-seeing. Food, food, food. But I love it cause I like eating!

  • @Huckleb3rry
    @Huckleb3rry 9 месяцев назад +17

    I dont know if youve already finished your travels or not, but if you make it up to Vancouver (Canada), you should take a ride on one of the BC Ferries routes through the Gulf Islands. The routes can be notoriously busy in the sumner, but the scenery is lovely!

    • @MayimHastings
      @MayimHastings 9 месяцев назад +1

      Kuga, you're here, woohoo! Welcome! I'm so curious what the biggest culture shocks were for you. The most common are:
      1) the lack of accessibility to healthy foods
      2) taxes and tips
      3) everyone smiling at and communicating with strangers
      4) how ungodly loud we are 😂
      Our smiles are like a bow, it gives acknowledgment, a welcome, and elevates the good endorphins of both parties. Same with being loud! Being a tribal species, moods are contagious and if everyone is laughing and celebrating around us, it makes us feel good, too. It must be a real shock, though! Hope your trip was a wonderful one! Much love from Pine Log Mountain, Georgia ❤️🙏🕊

  • @People_of_the_Mouse
    @People_of_the_Mouse 9 месяцев назад +3

    It’s basically the same for two people when you add the private room. the extra is just a coach cost.

  • @holgerkrausz9336
    @holgerkrausz9336 8 месяцев назад +2

    Hi from Australia, absolutely loved this video, I'm happy you filmed the country side as well, great stuff.

    • @kugastravel5180
      @kugastravel5180  8 месяцев назад +1

      Have you already checked out my Australia's train & ferry videos?😁🇦🇺

  • @areareare9953
    @areareare9953 9 месяцев назад +7

    Most of the "camping cars" are homeless people/families. It's actually harder to do the camping car thing here like you can in Korea and Japan, because people just assume you are homeless and tell you to move on. We don't have anything close to the Japanese Road Station network here.

  • @user-nb5sv7cr6g
    @user-nb5sv7cr6g Месяц назад

    Love all the information I get to see!!!! I feel like I am taking the journey with you. You look young, so maybe your perspective isn't jaded yet, looks like maybe a long trip after high school. When I graduated I spent a month in Europe, 30 countries in 30 days, what a great adventure. You'll remember this for a lifetime. ENJOY! And thanks for taking us all with you🥰🤩

  • @turinggirl6432
    @turinggirl6432 9 месяцев назад +1

    My favorite part was the announcer getting a bit nervous when announcing the train. Also the roomettes are okay but the big sleeping births are amazing.

  • @laszloboda8540
    @laszloboda8540 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for taking the trip for me.🙃

  • @martine2al
    @martine2al 3 месяца назад +1

    Watching this video certainly brings back memory about 10 years ago, I took the exact Amtrak train/route from LA to Seattle in the exact same type of room as you were in. So sad that the train has become so old now, although with some reupholstering on the seat, everything else seems to remain the same....including the dining car.....The fare then was about half of the current rate, and flying is still a lot cheaper than riding the train.

  • @paullewis2413
    @paullewis2413 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the upload. The great thing about train travel is of course that you actually see something of the country, which is great. Looks like a descent product but not what I would call “luxury”. I was spoiled when I took America’s last true luxury train (American-European Express) from Washington DC to Chicago back in the 90’s. Unbelievable experience never to be forgotten.

  • @j134679
    @j134679 9 месяцев назад +5

    Omg you should definitely cross over to Vancouver in Canada & try the Vancouver to Toronto train. It takes almost a week though..

  • @cphilips502
    @cphilips502 9 месяцев назад +15

    Out of all of your long-distance sleeper train journeys, apart from those gorgeous ones in Japan, this one was my favourite so far. Yes, the roomette was more 'ette' than room, and had few modern facilities, but the bed looked comfortable. I'm still stumped as to why there are no locks on the doors from the outside though for security.
    The food looked decent - the diabetes comment re: cake made me laugh. The US puts SO much sugar in things, it makes my teeth melt.

    • @englishatheart
      @englishatheart 9 месяцев назад +5

      Clearly you haven't been exposed to Korean food, as they will put sugar and condensed milk in anything they can. 😂

    • @alhollywood6486
      @alhollywood6486 9 месяцев назад +3

      There's no need for security for your stuff on an Amtrak train in any sleeper room. It's more for your peace of mind for your personal security while you are sleeping

  • @CRVideos0877
    @CRVideos0877 9 месяцев назад +3

    Beautiful train. Thank you for presentation! Greetings from Romania! 💯

  • @user-zq4ht6px2l
    @user-zq4ht6px2l 8 месяцев назад +3

    Exelente tren muy moderno, con mucho confort y comodo e disfrutado el viaje, bonitas vistas. Gracias por compartir.

  • @Bobrogers99
    @Bobrogers99 9 месяцев назад +2

    For a while, Amtrak started serving prepackaged food on most sleeper trains, but now they are going back to freshly-prepared on some lines. It looks like the turkey sandwich was the only poor one! Most people love the flatiron steak dinner. Amtrak sleepers are expensive, but I think they are worth the experience.

  • @TheFrogfather1
    @TheFrogfather1 9 месяцев назад +4

    We did some of this route (LAX - EMY) in May as part of a 6 week rail tour of the US and loved it. The scenery is amazing - one miniute you're almost on the beach and the next you're climbing through mountains. Jackie the cafe car attendant was very entertaining :) If I was doing it again I'd get a bedroom as the roomettes are very small for two people.

  • @firstlast1047
    @firstlast1047 8 месяцев назад +1

    A hint regarding American food. The turkey/ chicken sandwich you had for lunch, in most cases, is always delicatessen meat. It is pressed meat cut from a loaf.
    If chicken/turkey is offered as a main course (dinner) It will be fresh meat, as offered during your trip.

  • @aprilrich807
    @aprilrich807 9 месяцев назад +1

    What a wonderful trip! I was born in Northern California, had a lot of family in Oregon (many are now gone), and now live in San Diego county. But you saw much more than I ever have!! Thank you.

  • @danishsayyad332
    @danishsayyad332 8 месяцев назад +1

    Look at the Height of Double decker coach only find in America !!! Truly awesome!!!

  • @mm-ig2gv
    @mm-ig2gv 9 месяцев назад +1

    One day I will be like you. Love to travel.

  • @groovyroses
    @groovyroses 5 месяцев назад

    That was a fun trip and thank you for showing my hometown of Seattle ..well at last King Street station. The food looks amazing and of course the scenery. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

  • @marthalovely4507
    @marthalovely4507 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for sharing your experience with us! It was beautiful! 💫

  • @mr.conductorfromsts4204
    @mr.conductorfromsts4204 9 месяцев назад +11

    Welcome to the United States 🇺🇸, Kuga.

  • @bleigh6562
    @bleigh6562 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for your wonderful videos 😊

  • @tapestry6455
    @tapestry6455 9 месяцев назад +9

    I was on the Shasta Daylight as a child, eons ago. My Dad worked for Southern Pacific railroad, and he had a pass. My brother took it across country from Oakland, CA to the east coast but he said it was a very long trip. The freight trains have priority like they always have had it took a few days. hat is probably why you were an hour late. This ride looked very nice though and the food seemed to please the Kuga-san of course there wasn't any curry but I am sure he wasn't expecting it there or in Alaska :)

  • @muguk
    @muguk 7 месяцев назад +1

    I did the same trip, but in reverse from San Francisco to LA as part of an Amtrak Vacation. For the whole 12-13 days, it was the same menu every trip.

  • @aiyubkhan737
    @aiyubkhan737 8 месяцев назад +1

    THANKS AGAIN FOR THIS TRIP TOO

  • @stevendaniel8126
    @stevendaniel8126 3 месяца назад

    Excellent experience!! Thank you 😊

  • @katherinewilliams2674
    @katherinewilliams2674 9 месяцев назад +3

    Ohhhh! Our favorite route! The only scenic drawback is that it is going through the Siskyous in Northern CA at night (both directions) otherwise there would be a tremendous view of Mount Shasta! Though northbound, if you get up early as it is traveling though Butte Valley and Kalamath Shasta is really beautiful in the sunrise!

  • @josephreed5155
    @josephreed5155 5 месяцев назад

    The vacation begins at the station. I have been riding Amtrak Overnight trains since the the days of Heritage equipment. Worth every dollar. Thank you Kuga.

  • @donaldfedosiuk1638
    @donaldfedosiuk1638 8 месяцев назад +1

    A very enjoyable video. Thank you!

  • @anastasiamitsos5072
    @anastasiamitsos5072 9 месяцев назад +1

    It's a breathtaking 😍 beautiful, unique train!!! Traveling in style, unforgettable holidays!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

    • @CGRCOOL
      @CGRCOOL 8 месяцев назад +1

      Haha $846 for such a shit train room 😅 you haven't seen real unique, beautiful and breathtaking train rides yet.

  • @Zebula1918
    @Zebula1918 9 месяцев назад +8

    at all levels I prefer the class of Japanese trains and their cuisine too.

    • @johnp139
      @johnp139 9 месяцев назад

      Yuck! Their “cuisine” is basically ALL THE SAME!!!!

    • @englishatheart
      @englishatheart 9 месяцев назад +1

      The one thing I don't like is their six minute showers on the trains. One cannot get cleaned properly in that short amount of time.

    • @lannifincoris6482
      @lannifincoris6482 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@englishatheartyou are able to stop the water in between, you have 8 min of water but as long as you need to clean yourself

  • @sanfordjay1
    @sanfordjay1 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hope Ohtani’s TJ surgery goes okay. Great player!

  • @annagyure4844
    @annagyure4844 9 месяцев назад +6

    I’ve done that ride and I’m not sure if I would call the cabin “luxury.” Maybe it’s different now that they have the updated cars, but when I did it a few years ago, it was like being on an airplane in the 1980’s…

  • @johnp139
    @johnp139 9 месяцев назад +2

    The economy seats are still larger and more comfortable than the train seats in Europe and Asia!

  • @Afahs993
    @Afahs993 9 месяцев назад +1

    Now that's a nice ride & train 🇺🇸

  • @Mmichael3940
    @Mmichael3940 7 месяцев назад

    Great video!! It's a trip I dream about taking. I'm glad you showed all the food, in case I ever get to go. I would be watching the scenery every minute I could.

  • @kolejnakolej.1437
    @kolejnakolej.1437 8 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent video. 👍

  • @davidchiles5331
    @davidchiles5331 9 месяцев назад +1

    Really enjoyable to watch and made me hungry

  • @j7gy8b
    @j7gy8b 9 месяцев назад +4

    Welcome to the USA! I'm afraid our trains are not as good as yours but sometimes there are good views

  • @Micky1234able
    @Micky1234able 7 месяцев назад

    Really enjoy your travels...thanks for sharing👍

  • @tammydodson7589
    @tammydodson7589 9 месяцев назад +1

    Looks like you had a wonderful trip and also somw good food on the train (I agree that the burgers are the best). Looking forward to the next video and seeing where else you will be going while here in the U.S.

  • @marklomax7452
    @marklomax7452 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this video.

  • @dogsinspace27
    @dogsinspace27 9 месяцев назад +1

    "American Hokkaido" haha, enjoy your trip 😄

  • @SEANALPURVIS
    @SEANALPURVIS 9 месяцев назад +1

    Welcome to the USA KugaSan! Enjoy your ride up our coast. The Pacific Ocean is worth gazing upon no matter how you do it. Also, Union Station is my favorite train station in my home town. enjoy!

  • @dualshield43
    @dualshield43 5 месяцев назад

    This is one of my favorite videos of yours, and Coast Starlight is my favorite train.
    You wake up in Redding California where I live.

  • @ronboff3461
    @ronboff3461 8 месяцев назад

    thank you! great experience!

  • @HobbyMoose79
    @HobbyMoose79 7 месяцев назад

    That’s the starlight alright. New engine old cars. Been on it hundreds or times, wish they’d revamp the whole train not just the engine. Food was better in the old days, but hey it fun eating 3 meals a day on the train. The showers are hot the toilets are usually clean and not too many nuts in the house. Enjoy! Miss those days.

  • @Minihopa
    @Minihopa 8 месяцев назад +11

    I hope you enjoyed your trip! I've alway wondered about the quality of food on an Amtrak train. Riding on a train in the US is really expensive and why most people choose to drive or take a plane. It's a shame because we're missing out on a fun mode of transportation that allows the travler to relax and see the countryside. Another problem is the urban areas of the US aren't kept as clean as Japan and not so pleasant to see.

    • @MontanaPDX
      @MontanaPDX 8 месяцев назад +1

      Amtrack has the monopoly on intercity rail. If only other companies would start up then there would be competition.

    • @Neville60001
      @Neville60001 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@MontanaPDX, said 'other' (private) railways didn't feel that passenger rail was profitable, so they got out of it and began to only run freight back in the late '60's/early '70's, thus leaving the government to step in and run passenger rail service.

  • @paullarsen1265
    @paullarsen1265 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the lovely commentary.

  • @jesseadams2570
    @jesseadams2570 4 месяца назад

    You did a wonderful job; One thing. There is an individual attendant for each Sleeper car and Coach car. Keep up the good work! 😊

  • @seven_hundred-seven_hundred
    @seven_hundred-seven_hundred 4 месяца назад

    Very nice. Thank you.

  • @kennethmregan
    @kennethmregan 8 месяцев назад +1

    Bring sleeper train back on the overnight run between New York and Toronto !!!

    • @Desert-edDave
      @Desert-edDave 8 месяцев назад

      Sadly the passenger train industry is all but dead in the US... as reflected by laughable Amtrak and ridiculous pricing.

    • @Neville60001
      @Neville60001 7 месяцев назад

      @@Desert-edDave, _please_ tell me (and the rest of us) exactly _who_ should be running rail travel in the United States?🙄

  • @user-xb6xq1pw9q
    @user-xb6xq1pw9q 6 месяцев назад

    This is best❗room, food, and sightseen🤗

  • @himbourbanist
    @himbourbanist 7 месяцев назад

    you picked a wonderful route, one of the most beautiful in the country to see on Amtrak

  • @alilourbh7284
    @alilourbh7284 6 месяцев назад

    شكرا جزيلا لك ، لقد استمتعت كثيرا معك في هذه الرحلة الرائعة و شكرا ايضا لخفة دمك .
    تحية لك من متابع جزائري .

  • @themichael3105
    @themichael3105 7 месяцев назад

    Awesome! I took the same train from LA to Seattle. Great train experience. Cheers

  • @ashish18gour
    @ashish18gour 2 месяца назад

    Very nice train n journey.i love America's