California Zephyr: What $2,000 Might Get You On A 53-Hour Amtrak Trip
The California Zephyr takes you from downtown Chicago to the outskirts of San Francisco over 53 hours. Here's what a first-class ticket will get you.
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The California Zephyr takes you from downtown Chicago to the outskirts of San Francisco over 53 hours. Here's what a first-class ticket will get you.
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