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@lucascalma605 3 ай бұрын
Where's the San Francisco to Tokyo flight video?
@thebayrambler 3 ай бұрын
The video would have been of a quick meal and eight hours of me sleeping. Absolutely great, but not very interesting. Would highly recommend it, though. I'd say it was comparable to this flight but at night over the ocean so not much of a view. Same 787 and impeccable service on all four legs I took. SFO-NRT, NRT-DEL, DEL-NRT, NRT-SFO with a stop in Tokyo, which basically had no tourists since it only reopened a month beforehand.
@jimfisk4474 4 ай бұрын
Pretty and very nice
@direwolf6234 4 ай бұрын
yes nice scenery but was it comfortable and would you do it again ??
@thebayrambler 3 ай бұрын
This was my third trip on this route, so I'd definitely do it again. The first was as a college student riding in a coach seat the whole time. The trip's not for everyone and has changed over the years due to phone and internet reception throughout most of the ride. Fewer strangers talking with each other. The rooms and beds are comfortable enough, but you'd certainly want a bigger room for two adults than where I stayed. It's not up to foreign train sleeping standards, but a great way to see the U.S. without the stress of driving I-80 for three days.
@glennmartin8664 4 ай бұрын
13:00 BNSF yard slug 65! Nice catch!
@RonMontagueSWRR 5 ай бұрын
I'm three months away from taking that trip. Can't wait.#6
@pauldavis8418 6 ай бұрын
Great video! I just completed a round trip on the Zephyr in April and about the nicest compliments I can make are we arrived ahead of schedule on both trips and the scenery was incredible! I rode this same route thirty years ago and it was amazing! However,this time I found the train to be filthy! Not only that,but there was a very unpleasant odor in the sleeper cars and finding a room attendant was difficult. Meals were served Luke warm and on our last days lunch was served from ten thirty until eleven thirty. Many did not get to eat. We had only one section of the trip with any sort of tour guide and that was it. I will go on another trip ,however I was very disappointed on the lack of service on this trip.
@thebayrambler 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the thorough feedback from your trip. I'd agree that the cleanliness and service is very dependent on the car attendant who's tied to your room throughout the journey. This might have been one of the older sleeper cars as well. I believe they only have a volunteer docent in the view car between Sacramento and maybe Reno? Short meals can be a possibility when there's a final stop soon. Sorry you didn't enjoy it more but I'm glad you liked the scenery.
@N25Commando 7 ай бұрын
Absolutely fantastic. This was truly inspiring. I definitely want to do this trip.
@user-di2on5gl2d 7 ай бұрын
Just completed this tour. It wasn't what I expected. Horrible experience!
@chrisdobrowolski2783 8 ай бұрын
What was your favorite meal on this train? How many hours of uninterrupted sleep did you get on this train?
@thebayrambler 8 ай бұрын
Meals were all pretty even. Maybe the veggie chili with bacon on top was my favorite. The first night, everyone slept well as we crossed the desert. Better than usual, actually. The next night wasn't as good as we tried to make up lost time on more curvy track.
@chrisdobrowolski2783 8 ай бұрын
How did you like the Moon River, if you saw it. If not please look it up on google it is a unique tradition.
@joannmclaughlin8897 8 ай бұрын
I rode the California Zephyr from Chicago to Sacramento in 1952. I was 4 years old then. I can still remember the smell of the dining car. It was winter time so crossed the sierra's through the many snow sheds. I have always wanted to relive that ride.
@vinny9125 10 ай бұрын
2:35 flying traffic cone lol
@thebayrambler 10 ай бұрын
Ha! I've watched this at least a dozen times and never noticed it.
@vinny9125 10 ай бұрын
Hahaha I just saw something flying pass the corner of my eye and had to rewind lol
@jamesford5504 10 ай бұрын
First class roomette? Amtrak doesn't have first-class private rooms or know how to make it first class. Do you want to a first-class private train room? then ride a train in the Middle East or an Asian country. The private rooms on amtrak are just overpriced tiny holes with barely any room. The only thing you're paying for is privacy. All the other amenities on the train are open to all train riders, so yeah you don't get anything nice other then privacy and a free meal. It's definitely not first class.
@thebayrambler 10 ай бұрын
I suppose it depends on the comparison. First class on many trains around the world only means a bigger seat and no included food.
@jiberri 10 ай бұрын
Please tell me what makes your trip considered First Class. Is it that you booked a sleeper? I'm trying to understand how a person is able to use the Metropolitan Lounge in stations that have one. Thanks
@thebayrambler 10 ай бұрын
Yes, I believe the sleeper makes it first class. There's no lounge in San Francisco, but I used the one in Chicago ahead of the second leg of the trip. Not sure how other lounges stack up, but I was unimpressed with the one in Chicago. Plenty of seating but only a few bags of chips for food.
@jiberri 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your reply!
@robertmenger3230 11 ай бұрын
I HATE SUBTITLES. good bye
@NilsBeck-kk4nb 11 ай бұрын
I am about to trave[ from Denver to Chicago in a roomette, is the food any better than airp;lane food?
@thebayrambler 11 ай бұрын
Tough to say. First class meals on domestic airlines have improved a lot. The meal in my ANA video was excellent. I usually only get snack boxes if flying economy. Amtrak has some good food on the long distance routes if they have a dining car such as on this route.
@Toxic_isLive_96 11 ай бұрын
wow this ones on my bucket list
@aaronwilliams6989 Жыл бұрын
I would like to do that.
@sinzzo3908 Жыл бұрын
how much fare did you pay for this trip? was it one way?
@thebayrambler Жыл бұрын
This was part of a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Delhi. Tickets were very reasonable at around $2600 each. I think Japan was closed to visitors at the time of purchase, which likely reduced the price. Japan opened about a month before this flight, which meant I spent a 16 hour stopover in Tokyo after filing tons of paperwork. Direct fares from SFO to HND tend to be much more expensive
@paulhetherington3854 Жыл бұрын
Tax payer - would know - nothin of - that Oriental place! You got profiled - by their - TV camz! You are - seen heard - all over.
@larrysroka6367 Жыл бұрын
I've done this route, in this direction, three times. I"m about to do it a fourth time with three Amtrak rookies, in December.
@thebayrambler Жыл бұрын
Let us know how it goes. Three days on Amtrak can be divisive for rookies. Having big enough beds will likely be key.
@JaLynHarris-f6b Жыл бұрын
All Aboard the Amtrak California Zephry Passenger Train. I said All Aboard
@TheBandit7613 Жыл бұрын
I'd like to bring my Jeep with. Toss a couple of auto hauling cars to the back of the train.
@Sakura_gaoo Жыл бұрын
The overall video quality is so smooth, GG ✨
@robertleven4449 Жыл бұрын
I've taken this from Sacramento to Granby, Co to go to Rocky Mountain National Park. Ive done that probably 5-6 times. I've also taken the coast starlight and empire builder from Sacramento to Portland and Portland to east glacier, to go to glacier national park.Probably did that 10-12 times. You go through the cascades, the Columbia River Gorge and wake up going thru western Montana. Spectacular doesnt even begin to describe it! I like both but have to give it to goung to glacier. I will say, it's only 1 night going on the zephyr vs.2 nights going to Montana
@thebayrambler Жыл бұрын
I've taken the Coast Starlight from Seattle to San Francisco and will have a video soon. Looking forward to the second half down to LA sometime. The trip to Glacier sounds nice. I've driven there from Seattle but never took the train.
@robertleven4449 Жыл бұрын
@@thebayrambler there's nothing like that trip. You take the starlight and change to the builder in Portland. You go over an awesome train trestle over the Columbia River right Vancouver, WA. From there, follow the Gorge then up to Pasco and Spokane. Wake up the 2nd morning at East glacier, right across the street from glacier Park lodge. Talk about a rail fans dream. They come off from Marias Pass. Its still my all time favorite vacation destination, and the train is just as much fun as glacier
@admiralbenbow5083 Жыл бұрын
If a French TGV were to do this journey non stop it would take 5 hours 30 minutes.
@thebayrambler Жыл бұрын
That's the inherent problem with high-speed rail here--the US is really big. TGV travels about 199 mph at top commuting speeds, and this trip is about 2150 miles. Non-stop from SF to Chicago would take almost 11 hours non-stop. SF to NYC would be over 14.5 hours versus a flight, which is 5.25 hours. I love taking the Shinkansen and Eurostar, but they rely on a population density beyond many parts of the US. Boston-NYC-DC might work, and SF-LA, but I don't know if anything outside those markets is feasible.
@youssefkamel3216 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful trip ❤
@slawomirdzielicki8626 Жыл бұрын
Fabulous...it is my dream to go there..!! Great video thank you.
@thebayrambler Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. It's one of the few places that lives up to the post card images of it.
@sqooky Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the amazing video - I'm doing this trip n a few weeks. May I ask where you catch the Amtrak shuttle from? I'm staing at the Hilton in Union Square. Cheers.
@thebayrambler Жыл бұрын
You can pick it up from next to 555 Mission St. It's a short Uber ride from the Hilton. Have fun!
@Ann-ny7dc Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your San Francisco to Chicago trip. The views are awesome!😊
@thebayrambler Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Ann-ny7dc Жыл бұрын
Hi, I watched one train trip from Los Angeles to New York. Have you done that, if so, would you please give me some info on how to book. Thank you
@thebayrambler Жыл бұрын
I haven't done any trips from LA yet. You have a few options to get from LA to Chicago, then on to NY. I hear they're not as good as the California Zephyr, but I'm sure they're fine and have nice scenery. The Southwest Chief is probably the most direct.
@lilychen3162 Жыл бұрын
Wow what a beautiful natural Beauty Nepal is beautiful place thank you for showing this wonderful mountain God bless 🌹🌹🌅🙏
@thebayrambler Жыл бұрын
Nepal was the surprise stop of this trip. The natural beauty of the country and the energy of Kathmandu makes me want to return. I only had three days there, so I feel I barely experienced it.
@amaljithp.p7929 Жыл бұрын
Amazing ❤
@michaelsmiley15 Жыл бұрын
That's Suisun bay The Benicia Martinez bridge
@thebayrambler Жыл бұрын
You're correct. I think of the whole body of water connecting to the Sacramento River as SF Bay, but it's subdivided into other bays north of the Richmond Bridge. San Pablo Bay, Grizzly Bay, Suisun Bay, etc.
@r.3802 Жыл бұрын
Are the views the same if you go SF-Chicago compared to if you go Chicago-SF?
@thebayrambler Жыл бұрын
It's a good question. I'm not sure, but I don't think it's identical views each way due to daylight hours. The views also depend on the train running on schedule, which rarely happens.
@r.3802 Жыл бұрын
@@thebayrambler thanks! I'm hoping to go from San Francisco to Chicago this August, and yours is the first video I've found of the Zephyr going in this direction :)
@thebayrambler Жыл бұрын
You should see most of the Rockies on the trip even if you're running late. We missed the last part into Denver because it grew dark, but saw the rest. Have fun!
@kcvriess Жыл бұрын
Man... A handful of Tramadol, bottled water and only eating dinner. This would be the ultimate trip to relax and enjoy.
@markakira8988 Жыл бұрын
161 days until my Emeryville to Chicago Zephyr trip. Thank you for the scouting report! Appreciate the effort.
@thebayrambler Жыл бұрын
Have fun and let us know how it went!
@michaelyette7513 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Well done.
@thebayrambler Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@sunking2001 Жыл бұрын
I took this trip in 2018 and went single (65 YO male). I was smart enough to get a roomette. You would have to be crazy and stupid to ride "coach" on a trip that long. My journey was 57 hours total. I love trains and the scenery was fantastic. Three days and two nights. I had a great time and want to take another Amtrak trip, soon.
@thebayrambler Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I rode coach on this route a couple times in my college days, but I wouldn't want to do that now.
@sunking2001 Жыл бұрын
@@thebayrambler Great video...I really enjoyed watching it. There are many things that were fine when we were younger. I really enjoyed having my own room for privacy and an occasional nap...not to mention that my roomette was on the bottom floor of the car and the restrooms were 20 ft. away and the shower a little closer. Plus, all the meals were included with the ticket. Prices have doubled for my same trip and roomette since Sept. 2018.
@strawberryjackson3 Жыл бұрын
Would've been better if you showed your meals.
@thebayrambler Жыл бұрын
16:30 - Menu and food review
@controlZchannel Жыл бұрын
Nice to see a video from the very beginning of the trip instead of starting already on the train.
@thebayrambler Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm glad you liked it
@cats0182 Жыл бұрын
Did this trip on the original CZ. Remember much of it to this day. Train was classic luxury. Scenery was breathtaking. The Vista Dome cars offered an amazing 360 degree view experience.
@pamelaj.gipson5438 Жыл бұрын
Looks amazing!
@CAM-dp9nw Жыл бұрын
great video. visit my channel por more flight reports. greetings from Chile
@damonweathersby8465 Жыл бұрын
Yeah the price
@thebayrambler Жыл бұрын
$1222 covered a one-way sleeping car ticket from San Francisco to Chicago, one night at the Drake Hotel, and a coach ticket from Chicago to Cleveland. This was booked through Amtrak Vacations, but I probably wouldn't use them again
@robincercone5117 Жыл бұрын
did you not eat on the train, why would you not show what the meals look like
@thebayrambler Жыл бұрын
16:30 - Menu and food review
@kealicollier1869 Жыл бұрын
Any advice on luggage restrictions?
@thebayrambler Жыл бұрын
This wasn't a problem since their baggage allowances are similar to other airlines (50 lbs / 23 kg). Daily clothing consisted mainly of bathing suits, shorts, and flip-flops, so my suitcase was lighter than on most other trips. If you're bringing scuba equipment or similar, there's a sports equipment section on their website that might help and there are other classes of tickets with heavier allowances. www.airtahiti.com/en/checked-baggage
@litaperna1128 Жыл бұрын
I went from Chicago to Klamath Falls Oregon. It was the trip of a lifetime; magnificent. Nowt,ten years later I hope to go from California to Chicago, my home town. Thanks for this video.
@thebayrambler Жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear it. If you liked the trip to Oregon, I think you'll like the California Zephyr.
@АлишерРахматов-л6п Жыл бұрын
ОК ОК ОК
@deborahjames8251 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful