Amtrak Vacation NYC To LA | 7 Days On The Lake Shore Limited, California Zephyr, & Coast Starlight
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- Join us on our Amtrak vacation from New York City to Los Angeles. This 7 day journey will take us on the Lake Shore Limited, California Zephyr as well as the Coast Starlight. We take a few days at each spot to enjoy some local fare. We stay in an Amtrak roomette on each train for our comfort. We hope you enjoy this trip along with us. On this route we rode in both a Superliner roomette and a Viewliner roomette and got to eat from the flexible dining and traditional dining menus. We loved going from NYC to LA on Amtrak!
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We can't thank you enough for all of the inspiration and incentive to travel your videos provide. We've been following you for over a year and have become avid fans of train travel. Because of you we are making wonderful memories criss-crossing the USA. We have the Amtrak card, have made great use of the coupons, points, and perks. Amtrak owes the both of you much more than the points and coupons you've earned - because thru you their riders have greatly increased. Always look forward to your videos and really hope to meet you on a future cross country trip!
Wow, thanks so much! It means a lot to us, and thank you for the support! Glad you are having great trips! If you see us on the train please say hello!
I agree, Amtrak needs to start paying this couple a salary because their marketing department doesn't seem to be doing a good job.
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Love allur vedios u and ur hubby make on trians
@@GroundedLifeTravel hello please help me just lemme know the price of this ride
When I saw the title of this video....NYC to LA....I knew it was going to be awesome! It was. Very very entertaining and very very informative. Great job!!!
Thanks so much!!
I absolutely loved watching your journey. Several years ago my daughter wanted the two of us to take this same trip from NY to LA but I said no because I thought the trip was too long for me. Now, after watching this video, I am sorry that I didn't go. Watching your video has given me a different perspective regarding Amtrak, especially riding in one of the roomettes. Thank you for sharing your journey. I didn't expect to watch the entire video, but the two of you made it so interesting that I couldn't stop watching it.
Wow, thanks! That is amazing, we appreciate you watching!
I totally agree. I’m almost tempted to travel this route alone.
Can’t believe I watched this entire video. It was wonderful. Enjoyed every minute of it and didn’t want it to end. Thanks !
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much!
Life is wonderful 💕💕💕💕💕😊😊😊
Oh the euphoria of it all, this was an exciting ride, with breathtaking views 😍, all the meals presented, looks so fresh & mouth watering, I can't wait to take my first trip on this train, I just turned 50 and have not flown or rode on a train, I got a feeling I'm going to enjoy it....
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Ótima profissional e competente 😂
My husband and I are taking our first Amtrak trip, Chicago to Emeryville, in February. I am so very thankful that I came across your videos early to avoid several of the mistakes I know we would have made! We are watching and rewatching them and making lists to help us have the best 1st time experience! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.!
Have a great trip, you picked the best train, so you are off to a great start!
How was your trip!!
I live in Australia and have no immediate plans to return to the US.. but I watch ALL of your videos on all of your channels religiously. Because of you I have put an Amtrak lap of the US on the top of my bucket list and spend so many joy-filled hours planning our future adventures. And we will definitely be trying the steak and salmon... you have sold us on those dishes, they are definitely a regular choice for you both. Thank you!
Agree with you about Amtrak coffee! It's surprisingly good. After discovering that a few trips ago, it's now something I actually look forward to every time! If you're in a sleeper car, definitely take advantage of it. There's nothing like sipping a good cup of coffee while taking in some amazing views. On Amtrak, it's the views, the crews and the brews!
Thanks for sharing!
I always like the background music you choose to play with the B-roll footage. Very tranquil and relaxing.
Thank you!
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love going by train - america needs more of it
We love it too!
I love this couple and their train travels I can't stop watching them! And boy they sho know no they can eat!!♥️
Thank you!
Salmon for me.My husband would have ordered pasta.He is in heaven I hope they serve it there
"The best views" on the Coast Starlight are many. Yes the California coastline is absolutely breathtaking, but when you're winding through the mountains in (it's either northern Oregon or southern Washington) it's awfully nice, as well. Glad you had a good trip and got to see most of Amtrak's best sights.
Thanks! Yes, we missed the northern part of the Coast Starlight on this one!
We were on the Zephyr from Emeryville to Chicago 24-26 May. This was our first train trip and took it because of your amazing videos. We did a round trip from Chicago to Seattle to Emeryville then back to Chicago. Thanks for your travel tips!
That is awesome!
What hotel did you stay at in Emerville, and did you take the bridge there or taxi or uber to the hotel.
I would so love this trip in a family bedroom. Once you showed this room, I knew it would be perfect for the two of us.
I would love to go from East to west and back in one trip.
The family bedroom is really nice! We've only been in it once
We are doing this trip right now! Sort of -- my daughters and I took our first ever train trip out to the east coast, then took the Lakeshore Limited and the Zephyr back last week, currently on a one week layover in Emeryville since we live here :) and then hopping on the Coast Starlight down to LA tomorrow morning! I've learned so much from your videos -- a big thank you!! We can't wait to explore more of the country this way!
Wow, that is awesome! Have a great trip!
I’ve been watching RUclips videos of Amtrak travels for a couple of years, and longing for the day when I can take one myself. Your videos are the best ones I’ve seen. Informative, fun, helpful, and very professional. I feel like I know you, and if I ran into you somewhere we would be friends! Thanks for sharing your travels.
Wow, thanks!
Yall are cute 😁 very enjoyable video. I've always wanted to go cross country on train, but I thought it would take so much longer! I'm glad I watched this video 👍🏾
Thank you so much 🤗
Loved y'all video's, such much detail about the trip. This may be my next Amtrak trip. Thanks 😃
I took my first Amtrak trip back in September, my first ride since I was a little girl, and after all of the hassle and hustle and bustle (and stuck in the airport, waiting in security lines, missing your connecting flight, AND being stuck overnight in a hotel with no luggage)... it was the most RELAXING and stress free trip I've ever taken (and that includes driving since I live along the I-95 corridor!). Your videos remind me of that, and I love it! I was going to do it for Christmas, but the airlines messed up so badly that I couldn't get the business class or roomette, so I decided to let all of the madness die down before doing it again!
Thank you!
That sandwich at Al's Beef looked delicious! But it looks like one could possibly dislocate one's jaw biting into it. Lol.
As someone who has travelled the Northeast Regional through Penn Station for over 40 years, all i can say about Moynihan is Wow! So jealous on your cross country Amtrak adventure but very happy for you.
Thanks! That Moynihan is really great!
My wife and I love your videos. I see you’ve been to my second favorite country, Ireland. Now come to my first and the one I live in, Japan!
Many years ago my Mom and I took the same trip - NYC-LA. The only difference I noticed is that once we got to Chicago (Lake Shore Limited), we changed trains to either the Zephyr or another train on that route which took us to LA - no third train. We came into LA from the south, after leaving Las Vegas the train went south then up to LA - the trip took three days from NYC-LA. It was a great trip then and I see it's still a great trip. Thanks for sharing!
OMG! That looks like so much fun! I know what i'm doing next vacation!
You should!
This is amazing, I felt like I was on the train ❤
Looks great! I'm planning to spend a month or so Amtrakking around the states next year to mark a... significant birthday. Still working out routes etc but your channel is full of really useful information to help with the planning.
Have fun! Sounds like a great trip!
Great. Will you buy the USA rail pass?
@@Prodigious1One yes I think so, it looks like a pretty good deal.
Its so nice to see all your views so fantastic 👍🌹
Love the video. You two are so insightful and full of tips for a great Amtrak trip. And it’s so relaxing to watch your videos. Cheers from NY!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I just finished chemotherapy and radiation and surgery to remove what’s left. Once recovered from surgery a cross country ride from NC to LA is first on the to do list. Planning for fall departure 😀
Have a great trip!
Thank you all so much for taking us along on the trip! The views were amazing, the room descriptions were on point ! We use to travel on Amtrak when we were little and it was so much fun! This video really has convinced me to plan a trip real soon on Amtrak.
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Absolutely Gorgeous guys, I enjoyed watching all of it.
I've enjoyed watching many of your train travel videos, they are always informative and enjoyable. I'll probably be planning a rail trip for later this summer. When you were showing how to set up your bed the first night it brought to mind how I like to travel when in a roomette. I like to sit in the larger of the two seats and I set the other seat flat as if for the bed so that I can have my legs up on the flat seat (yes, I take my shoes off and have a blanket on the flat seat) and there's still enough of a gap to put my legs down between the seats.
That is a great way to do it! Allie likes to do that too sometimes when she wakes up in the morning!
I live in NYC and I use points for The Metropolitan Lounge. Because I mostly take trains to upstate NY, MA and CT, not sleepers. Thanks for all of your great reports!
Awesome! That is a great lounge!
Thank you both
Every morning when i can watch your videos
i get my coffee & meal
Plus,i am enjoying the views💕👍
Thank you!
So looking forward to our trip on the Zephyr next year, all thanks to you guys!
Have fun!
@@GroundedLifeTravel Thank you 😊
I really enjoy watching you guys enjoy your meals. I paused the video and went and made myself a plate because I got hungry watching all that tasty looking food. I had a vicarious eat-along. Love your videos. They're a bright hopeful spot in today's society..
That is awesome! Thanks for watching!
It's a good trip ! Thank from FRANCE ! So beautiful
I look so forward to your videos and don't want them to end. I'm known for binge watching for hours. I've taken Amtrak twice to MI in coach but I feel so informed that I can get a roomette on a future trip if I go far enough. Thanks, Allie and Rob!
Wow, thanks so much! We appreciate it!
How exciting! Great trip - great job, guys. Enjoyed the views... especially the winter wonder land scenes🤩 - UNBELIEVABLE. Thanks for letting us "tag" along. I'd watch this again in a heartbeat. ❤❤❤
ADDENDUM:
Just discovered you Today, and I'm so glad that I did.
Awesome, thanks for watching!
I enjoyed your travel video. . Beautiful scenery along the.way. . well done video. I like your style . 👍
Thanks so much!
Loving Commradeship between the two host, the view is loving it, 7 days from the misshapennings of goings one.
Thank you so much!
really like the overview map in the beginning. thank you for another great video.
Glad you like them!
Love riding along with you. Feel like I am on the train
Another beautiful adventure 😊
Thanks!
Nothing will beat Amtraks Prime Rib. I love your videos too!
Thanks!
What a great vlog. You both do an awesome job of filming & explaining things. Been following you for several months now. Debbie 😊
Thank you so much!
@@GroundedLifeTravel YW 😊
Thank you for the lovely trip. California Zephyr is amazing but the Coast Starlight has a lot to offer as well.
😄 Your meals are torture for my fasting🤣
Thank you!
GREAT looking room on the first train! I’d prefer an in-room commode though.
Yes, that was the new Viewliner II, the best rooms there are right now!
Thank you for the inspiring video about train travel, I like traveling on Amtrak, it's comfortable, able to relax and stretch out your legs than Greyhound
Thanks for watching!
I am so glad that I found your channel. I have enjoyed several of your trips. I find your videos so peaceful. Sometimes, I just turned them on and let them play in the background. Thank you.
Thank you so much!
I make & can my own cranberry sauce. I love to make brie on croute with it for an appetizer. Lay pastry down on a cookie sheet, place a wheel of brie ( I personally remove most of the white wax), add homemade cranberry sauce on top of brie, and fold pastry around brie and sauce pinching to close. Brush top of pastry with butter and bake at 375° until pastry is golden brown…. In place of cranberry sauce, I’ve also used strawberry jam, orange marmalade, fig preserves, apricot jam, etc. you can also add nuts, as well….. serve with crackers of your choice.
What beautiful scenery in Colorado. I'm enjoying your train ride.
Thank you!
I've been thinking about taking the Amtrak from NYC to Los Angeles just so I can enjoy the scenery from the observation deck
Just went on my first Amtrak trip from Denver to Emreryville then back to Denver in the beginning of June. It was fantastic, beautiful sights.
I absolutely love Al's, I travel to Chicago about 3 or 4 times a yr to visit my daughter. I have never been on Amtrak but am thinking about it. I'm in the San Diego California area and would definitely want a room, Just for myself.
Oh we love Al's too!
You have lots of options to get to Chicago by Amtrak 1 option is take the Amtrak Surfliner from San Diego to LA. Then take the Southwest Chief to Chicago. Another option is taking the Amtrak Surfliner to LA and then Take the Texas Eagle. Another option is take the Amtrak Surfliner to LA, then Amtrak Coast Surfliner to Emeryville then take the Zephyer to Chicago, The last 2 options are take the Amtrak Surfiner to LA Coast Startlight to either Portland or Seattle and then take the Empire Builder either from Portland or Seattle to Chicago.
I Do NOT fly ( heights,) but My mom went on a train years ago and so this is great for those of us who don't fly.
We prefer it to flying too!
I been watching your video for a while now u have gave me inspiration to travel by train. First trip is to Chicago from detroit in may of 2023
Have a great trip!
My goodness, if Amtrak is ever able to offer coast to coast "bullet trains" they will be sold out in an instant. NY/BOS/DC or MIA to LA/SF/Portland or Seattle in 10-12 hours in each direction. I know it will never happen but, ah, I can dream. This video was wonderful. I just pressed the "subscriber" button, and am so glad I did.
Thanks for subscribing!
We would have selected Portillo’s for no other reason than the chocolate cake shake. Yes, they put a whole slice of chocolate cake in the shake! It should be illegal! But, Al’s Beef looks delicious too!
Wow, we go to Portillos often, but we've never seen that shake! Thanks for the info
I took my first ride from St Paul to Chicago and back on the Empire Builder. I appreciated all your tips on other videos. Now I'm looking for an excuse to take another trip!
Awesome!
I love your food choices, I would always pick what Rob ordered and my husband would pick what Allie orders. He loves the salmon and I think you can't mess up the pasta. I'm tempted to get the salmon, but I do like the pasta!!! I hope there's still a chocolate dessert option too.
Thanks! Yes, on the Lake Shore Limited they have the chocolate brownie and on the other 2 they had the chocolate cake!
@@GroundedLifeTravel is Allie of Indian 🇮🇳 descent?
Thank you so much for sharing your trip to LA on Amtrak ! The views are amazing, I live in Nevada but I would love to take this trip from N.Y to LA and see our beautiful country ! Thanks again 😀
Our pleasure!
Awesome!!! Love all your videos! Thank you for sharing!!!
Thanks!
Love the video. You two always have entertaining videos. I especially like " And this view of the park is Alexa" I got a chuckle on that one. Thanks for what you guys do.
Thanks so much!
Wow! The mettle you two must possess! I couldn't stand to be in such a small space by myself let alone with another person without going crazy. But the room is very nice.
Hey guys are awesome. My son and I are about to take Amtrak to St Louis from Chicago. Thanks for the Tips and guides.
I really enjoy watching your video's on train traveling the US, and also the ones in EUROPE. I hope someday to see you doing the same in JAPAN and on their different trains and ferries.
Thanks so much! We are hoping to go, we are in Thailand right now as I type this!
21 years on US Navy ships, in the berthing compartment, the bunks have about 18 inches of space...unless you have a top bunk, then you have room that the overhead allows. I learned to sleep with my outside leg bent, to prevent falling out in rough seas.
I'm doing mu masters right now and think this will be my spring break travel with my lady
This is a great video. I have contemplated this routing from NYC to LA also. Love the Metropolitan Lounge at Moynihan Train Hall! Looking forward to riding the Lake Shore LTD in August to visit family in Detroit.
Glad you enjoyed it! The Moynihan Lounge is the best, by far! Have a great trip!
Long distance train trips are always unforgettable experiences. The CA Zephyr was once 3 trains or approx. 15 cars combined from Chicago-The Zephyr which ended in Oakland, The Pioneer-ending in Portland, & the Desert Wind-ending in L.A. Heading East these trains would meet in Denver-Pioneer & Desert Wind- Salt Lake City. Sadly this service was discontinued in the late '90's. There's a doorbell (buzzer) situated on the lighted lettered box above each door of Deluxe Bedrooms in Superliner I's & II's few people know about.
Thanks for sharing it
I saw an add for Star Trek strange new worlds in the video. Best Star Trek show ever created. I just took Amtrak wolverine this past week to Chicago. It arrived early. Even though it had a mechanical breakdown which was ac breaking on 95 degrees temperature, 15 minutes delay in Battle Creek to let the other train to pass, and a speed limit of 85 degrees do to the heat the train didn’t reach the top speed of 110 miles per hour.
Summer speed restrictions! Surprisingly we've never been on the Wolverine even though Rob is from Michigan!
@@GroundedLifeTravel the Amtrak wolverine is actually getting some new train sets from Siemens. I do believe they are the Siemens venture coaches.
I want to take the Zephyr from Denver to Sacramento, but you just never know how late the Zephyr will be. They are notorious for 10+ hour delays. I don't want to end up going through the Rockies at night. But even with that risk, I still think I would enjoy the trip...provided that I have a room.
Yes, that is the problem with it, especially in summer. We've never missed the views, our only real late ride was going east.
My ex-mother in law had moved to Los Angeles from New York City via Amtrak in the late 1970s and she lives in the Kansas City metropolitan area still spry and wry at age 82.
Wow that's amazing!
@@GroundedLifeTravel She got a job with UPS as a public relations executive and she was with them until 2006 when she retired as Vice President of Public Relations.
Wow what a lovely couple you two are lovely video as well . My first video of yours to next one the Caledonian Sleeper from the UK me James
Thanks, we appreciate it!
@@GroundedLifeTravel no problem its lovely to see a happy couple James
Really enjoyed watching bought back great memories for me use to take this train on trips with my grandma when I was a little girl blessings to u
Thankyou just found your channel love it 😀. The music you play is lovely 😍 . Love from scotland xx ❤️
Thanks again for sharing your trip and a glimpse of your daughter at the end. Looking forward to our trip from Seattle to Washington, DC in August.
Thank you! Wow, that sounds like a great trip! Are you taking the Empire Builder?
@@GroundedLifeTravel We are taking the Coast Starlight to Sacramento, then California Zephyr to Denver. We will spend time with our oldest daughter for a couple of days. Then, we take the California Zephyr to Chicago. We then take the Capital Limited to Washington DC and from there the Northeast Regional to BWI. We live near BWI. My wife is from Japan and we frequently travel by train in Japan. The Japanese are very proud of their train systems. Enjoy your RUclips posts and always look forward to them.
Hi wow, so much fun!
Thank you 🤗
This was an exceptionally good video!!!! Enjoyed it so much! Thanks for bringing us along...
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much!
Love watching your train trips, thanks for sharing
Glad you like them!
I think it would be fun to travel with you guys bcuz you're so knowledgeable about each train and choice of food to try.
Thanks!
@@GroundedLifeTravel Lookng forward to seeing more of your videos. 😊
l am planning on taking the same trip in the near future. thanks for the video. Your video has helped in planning my trip with Amtrak.
Glad it was helpful!
Hello! I just happened to stumble across your video last night. I watched it in its entirety! Amazing!!😍 As many have mentioned, I used to travel on Amtrak as a child and I always loved it! getting a window seat and always enjoyed the scenery. I'm inspired to take a train ride. I'm also a new subscriber!!🥰
Awesome! Thank you!
From South Florida, so happy I found this! We don’t like to fly so this is amazing. My husband just showed me your page 🥹🤘🏽
Awesome! Thank you!
This was so relaxing and enjoyable to watch.
Thanks so much!
I have always wanted to travel by train but found it to hard to figure out everything. Thank you for teaching me how.
Just know that God loves you. Please seek him and pray. Please let him in and enjoy the Sabbath day rest.
You guys were blessed 🚆🚄🚅considering what just occurred in Mentone,Missouri..with 4 fatalities🙏
Since you like Salmon, try this when you get home. Sprinkle some salt and pepper, dill weed, and lemon juice, then lay some sliced onions over the fillets. And cook at 350 deg. for 30 min. While waiting for them to cook mix up some moyo or better yet Miracle Whip, sour cream, lemon juice, dill weed to use as a sauce over the fillets when there done cooking.
Thanks!
OMG Al's Beef looks delicious!
Our favorite in Chicago!
LOL I just reread my reply what was I think but the sandwich did look delicious stay well
looking forward to doing this...
I luv this traveling is a must if the money is right. I wrote amtrak to New Orleans 3 months after hurricane katrina.. send a few grand but was worth it..
Thanks for watching!
welcome
Amtrak should be cutting you guys a check! Lol
Thanks!
That was amazing guys! In just three weeks I will be doing the Coast Starlight from LA to Portland...Can't wait...:):):)
Have a great trip!
@@GroundedLifeTravel I will enjoy myself on both trips...:):):)
How was the trip?
@@chrisdobrowolski2783 It was a blast...:):):)
@@amtrakharry That great that you enjoyed it.
Well, you answered my question about the companion coupons posted earlier. Thanks so much and again great job on this video!
Thanks!
Good thing you aren't on a (tight schedule) and you can (relax) on this train trip. but it still looks enjoyable even though mishaps can happen in train life.
We always try to build in an extra day so we don't get stressed
The views across the states are so beautiful. I did have the opportunity to ride the entire Pacific Surfliner route from SLO to San Diego. I had an event in San Diego so it was the perfect time to ride the train. I really enjoyed seeing the coastline of California. :) Love your videos!
Thanks for sharing!
On The 20th Century, each room had its own SPACIOUS bathroom!
Here, you must trudge down the hall in the middle of the night.
NOT GOOD.