This 2,438-mile Train Route Is the Longest and Most Beautiful in the U.S.—and It Crosses Two-thirds of North America
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This 2,438-mile Train Route Is the Longest and Most Beautiful in the U.S.—and It Crosses Two-thirds of North America
At 2,438 miles, Amtrak's California Zephyr is America’s longest train route, with epic scenery and unforgettable stops from Chicago to San Francisco.
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