What is the best side of the California Zephyr?

The views are best from the south side of the California Zephyr. You'll see the absolute best views and gorges during the Colorado section if you are on the south side of the train during this section. If you are facing the north side you'll also see great views, but not the most stunning parts of the canyon.



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Five scenic highlights aboard Amtrak's California Zephyr
  • Mississippi River. Crossing the Mississippi River on the approach to Burlington, Iowa, as seen from the dome of the Silver Lariat of the westbound California Zephyr, Nov. ...
  • Moffat Tunnel. ...
  • Glenwood Canyon. ...
  • Ruby Canyon. ...
  • Donner Pass.


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If you're traveling West, you'll experience the best views on the right side of the train. Traveling East? Be sure to sit on the left side.

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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.

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The best place to sit in Amtrak Coach Class is on the upper level. It's all about the view on the upper level. This is the biggest advantage of sitting in the upper level. You can also move from car to car more freely as there is access from each car on the upper level.

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Being on the lower level is indeed closer to the restrooms, and you'll have less foot traffic going by. There will be less sway, but more noise from the track, since you're closer to the track. The view will be better from the upper level and you must be on the upper level to pass from one car to the next.

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Here are 10 tips for overnight sleeping in Coach.
  1. Choose Your Seat Wisely. Your journey begins by choosing the right seat for sleep. ...
  2. Bring a Neck Pillow. ...
  3. Wear Comfortable Clothing (& Shoes) ...
  4. Pack Earplugs and Eye Mask. ...
  5. Bring a Blanket. ...
  6. Travel with a Friend. ...
  7. Bring Your Own Snacks and Water. ...
  8. Adjust Your Seat.


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The California Zephyr is not a hop on hop off train, you'll need a ticket each time you get off and get back on the next day.

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As an exclusive, complimentary offering for customers traveling in First Class private rooms, traditional dining service is provided in the Dining Car on the Auto Train, California Zephyr, Coast Starlight, Empire Builder, Silver Meteor, Silver Star, Southwest Chief, Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle (between San Antonio ...

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Chicago O'Hare ORD - Left Side On the way into Chicago you'll see the magnificent lakefront skyline, including the famed Willis Tower, and on the way out, you'll most likely see it as well. On a beautiful summer day, or even a cold grey winter day, sitting on the left hand side really can bring lovely views.

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Your seat will be automatically assigned when you complete your reservation. You may change your assigned seat and choose a different seat at any time after your booking is complete by viewing your reservation in the Amtrak app or on Amtrak.com. There is no fee to change your seat.

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The higher the bid you can offer, the stronger the chance is that you'll win the upgraded seat. But submitting the minimum bid could also be worth it if your train is relatively empty or you're more flexible with your chances of scoring a better seat.

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The best place to sit in Amtrak Coach Class is on the upper level. It's all about the view on the upper level. This is the biggest advantage of sitting in the upper level. You can also move from car to car more freely as there is access from each car on the upper level.

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If you're traveling in coach on some of Amtrak's long-distance train services, you'll now have the opportunity to use the dining car onboard. Coach passengers will now be able to enjoy full-fledged meals for an additional cost in the dining car, which was a beloved service removed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Train travel is much simpler, as there is no TSA PreCheck® or CLEAR equivalent for Amtrak. Amtrak trains offer private rooms, more legroom, more space from your fellow passengers, more comfortable seats, and more food & beverage options.

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If you're planning a trip on one of Amtrak's Superliner trains, there are seats and sleeping accommodations on two levels. Based on availability and the type of ticket you purchase, you may have the option to choose the upper or lower level.

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