Arriving in San Francisco! Last Day on the California Zephyr - My First Time in a Self Driving Car

[@melanieo313]

Omg, i was laughing during the whole waymo ride! Thank you for sharing that ride! You're the first one that I've seen share the ride on YT.

[@mollysmith1226]

It was wonderful! I've never heard of the car. We learned together ❤️

[@cjleight11]

Jacob, your reaction to the self-driving car WAS GOLD! 😂

[@BenHodgeThemeParkEndeavor]

I've been really enjoying your Amtrak videos. Your reaction to the waymo self-driving car in San Francisco was priceless Love it can't wait to see more.

[@cfayard]

I agree the Waymo ride was classic! ☺

[@mollysmith1226]

​@@cfayardI giggled so much 😊

[@dennisreynolds6915]

I gotta say the Waymo scene was one of your most funniest clips

[@suemoo22]

He should do all his trips on Waymo!

[@CamYachty]

@@suemoo22would be cheaper than the train

[@johnchambers8528]

Waymo is restricted to San Francisco and a few other places due to it being driverless. So both the state and city have to allow them to operate and there has to be good wireless service for it to work. Some time in the future it may be possible to travel intercity by self driving cars.

[@twanagilles1756]

A close second to the biting camel!! That one did me in!!!😅😅😅

[@akmeraj]

thank you for doing this train trip! i’ve never seen anyone else show what it’s like to take a trip like this. i’m enjoying every minute of it. and that self-driving car was WILD!!!!

[@michaelmoore7337]

What an awesome transportation experience. That car would really terrify me. Thanks for taking us along on this trip.

[@defygravity74]

The train travel is really giving a fun new spin to the channel! I love thinking of all of the new possibilities. It's always fun to have new experiences. 😊

[@SherryBennett-d5y]

Absolutely loving these videos Jacob! Always wondered what it would be like to ride on one of these trains, so interesting! Thank you so much for all you do!

[@cgarguy7039]

Enjoying this series, looking forward to each day.

[@johnarosser6400]

I love that you did the self-driving car! That was cool! I had to pause the video to comment that I think this year should be the year of new experiences! In my opinion, the wax museums, Riley museums, amusement parks, etc, have all been done to death. I would love to see you do more things that you have never done, or those that haven’t been featured so many times on your channel. I would eagerly await each day to see that! I also had the thought that next time you do drive across the country, that you could stop at some of those small Amtrak stations and check out the museums as a companion to these train trips. Have a great year, Jacob!

[@maryblaufuss7533]

I wonder if Amtrak has a "build your own trip" (as you go) option?

[@kristencarlbon4561]

I never miss one of your videos. I absolutely love them.

[@joshuarebelak416]

The waymo part was absolute gold Jacob

[@mollysmith1226]

Yes!!!! I laughed so hard. I have never heard of it. We were learning together with Jacob. Awesome video

[@HunterWoodlawn]

Loved the first part of the train trip. Can’t wait for the next leg!

[@drewo6388]

Love this trip, Jacob! Can't wait to see the next leg up the Pacific Coast. Ha, maybe in the spirit of "planes, trains, and automobiles" here in 2025, you should put yourself through torture and take a Greyhound bus trip across country! 🤣

[@llidenn]

I did that in the late 70’s at the age of 23. From Ohio to Oakland with 90 bucks in my pocket & friends at the end of the line. Was definitely a “ trip”. Ha Ha. Experience, I will never forget.

[@1lonebird]

Oh gross. Nooooo

[@drewo6388]

@llidenn haha I bet! I've watched videos of other KZbinrs taking Greyhound and have read some horror stories. No thanks! lol. But hey, cheap is cheap, right? If it was rough in the 1970s, I can only imagine how it is now!

[@drewo6388]

@1lonebird haha, right?🤣

[@EndeavorsDnB]

Oooffff I’ve been on a few… I wouldn’t put tht on Jacob 😋

[@loriwalker5922]

O my goodness you’re ride in the self driving car was hilarious 😂 Thank you Jacob for the video! Have fun in San Francisco!

[@chantillychandra]

Thank you so much for bringing us along in this trip! How fun!

[@AGoldblatt72]

Oh my gosh, the WAYMO experience was hysterical 😂 Not sure I could be as brave!

[@patrickemmons3723]

These have been some of my favorite videos of yours, I'm loving the train stuff!

[@mollysmith1226]

My husband and I rode the rails in 2021. I've been giggling through this series. So fun

[@iJMultiplication]

What an awesome adventure so far. You’re doing things I wish I could do it. Glad I can watch it.

[@cfc326]

the waymo was stressing me out lol i probably would've jumped out and walked

[@BevBaker-m3c]

Thank you Jacob. Loving this trip. You were so brave using the driverless taxi. You are a true star Bev GB 🇬🇧 xxx

[@DisAmy33]

Waymo is a no way from me, dogg - I’d be a nervous wreck! 😂 My daughter & friends also took one in SF, I’m glad they told me AFTER the fact 😬😆

[@tarahvenezia6312]

The self driving car is the best way to go because you dont have to deal with rude and nasty drivers be careful in san francisco a lot of places have closed down due to theft. I love u buddy and have fun and be safe.😊

[@haganchan6650]

Welcome to San Francisco, Jacob. Waymo is an amazing autonomous vehicle. I took this driverless vehicle home at night while I was working at my job. But welcome to my hometown, the San Francisco Bay Area.

[@maryturner2182]

Omg ! Jacob! My husband and I have been enjoying your videos for a couple years now …this one is our favorite! 😄blessings for the rest of your journey looking forward to seeing it all 👍💕⭐️

[@lisapratt166]

Lol that whole taxi ride 😂 very funny. 🎉

[@juliebabyok6192]

This is my favorite trip of yours. If I'd been born in a different era, I would have been a "hobo" riding the rails. In mid 80's I attended the BRAC school, Brotherhood of Railroad & Airline Clerks. Afterwards I met my husband & though we settled in Sacto, we spent 6 months in S.F. This series is hitting all my soft spots. Thanks, Jacob

[@syedhamidi5643]

27:06 😂😂😂 Jacob trembling voice shows how terrified he is. Your video always put a smile on my face. Don't forget to like and subscribe ❤

[@happilyeverarts715]

loved seeing these videos Jacob. My family and I rode the Starlight many years ago from Portland to LA- what a great experience. Cant wait to see the rest of your trip. Have fun!

[@paulfuryes203]

Awesome video, Jacob. Love the self driving cars. Till the next one, take care, my friend, and as always safe travels

[@bg199083]

I miss a single one of your videos Jacob! I'm glad that you arrived in San Francisco safely.

[@woeb0t]

Haha, I loved your reaction to the Waymo so much. I would probably get just as freaked out, tbh.

[@mollysmith1226]

We learned right beside Jacob. I loved it ❤

[@arsinoeivlostprincess4228]

I'm 75 and I saw Laughing Sal on a trip to SF when I was about seven. It was in a seaside amusement park. Loved the Waymo ride. Just great. Thanks. Good to see Sal again.

[@maryblaufuss7533]

Laughing Sal! Crystal Beach Park, Ontario! (Until 1989.)

[@kryscat5481]

There was an amusement park by the beach called Playland At The Beach which closed in 1972. Before my time.

[@arsinoeivlostprincess4228]

@@kryscat5481 We were there a few times. We had an apt on the hill under the South San Francisco sign and I stated third grade in an elementary within walking distance. We also lived briefly with a relative in San Bruno I believe. The houses across the street backed up on the military cemetery. We were there about a year and drove back to NY . My fondest memory is walking into department stores some of which put their nut candy and popcorn sections near the front door so you smelled fresh popcorn when you walked in. Thanks! Cali is an amazing place and I wish we had stayed. I remember being on the Camino Reale often. We're talking 1957.

[@fixpacifica]

@@maryblaufuss7533 I used to think Laffing (not Laughing) Sal in San Francisco was the only one that was built, but it turns out there were lots of them.

[@pammycrowbear]

I am so excited for this series! I actually sat awake last night looking forward to todays video and googling Amtrak routes...

[@karenleger7583]

Oh my gosh. I was laughing so hard with you and the ghost driver. That was crazy. I really had no idea that existed. Thanks for the laughs.

[@annettekomlo5554]

That waymo was so interesting to see. I'd be so stressed with that ride. Loved seeing a bit of San Francisco! Can't wait to see the rest of your trip!!

[@TylerMetz-wf7em]

I love the videos that include laughing Sal

[@mikehughes4969]

A ride in a Waymo seemed to alternate between genuine terror and complete boredom.😂😂😂 Sorry to see the Zephyr go, but I'm looking forward to the next ride. Always good to see Laughing Sal, and im being to suspect that the year of the pressed penny will never be over.

[@lindaboyle7711]

I couldn't stop laughing when u were on Waymo. So so funny. Ahhhhh just don't kill me Waymo. I totally enjoyed your trip ...loved it. Your funny guy. I needed this laugh. Thanks Jacob. See ya! Bye Waymo. 😅❤😅❤😊

[@fell952]

a self Driving car that would Scare the crap out of me to be honest

[@robm9462]

Exactly, I believe we might be putting a little too much trust into technology

[@Melissa-gz1wg]

I just saw a video of a guy who got stuck in a self driving car....all it did was go in circles! Lolol!! I would never ever consider it. Oh and if your roomette doesn't have a shelf next to the seat.. You could put your luggage up in the bunk above you. I've seen videos where it fits up there even in the folded up position... Just a suggestion...❤

[@bryanthompson7373]

GREAT IDEA: Put Laughing Sal in the driver's seat of a Waymo!

[@suemoo22]

That’s hilarious!

[@HunterWoodlawn]

YES

[@mollysmith1226]

😂😂😂😂😂🎉

[@chelseyalexis2913]

Love the train content, Jacob! So happy to see that you're having a great time! The self driving car was pretty neat and your reaction was very entertaining. Looking forward to the next video! Have fun and be safe!! You're awesome!!!

[@OtterSara]

As a native German speaker, i can attest that Laughing Sal's German laughter was very authentic. German Ladies' Bowling Clubs on their weekend trips sound like that. Especially after some sparkling wine, or rather some more sparkling Prosecco. But your trip with Waymo was equally hysterical. I would have freaked out all the same. And you arguing with Waymo over the driving was just hilarious!

[@dianaboggs2140]

On my first Amtrak trip, a car sideswiped our train. We were stopped for about an hour. (No one was hurt.) Because of that delay, the train was really booking it. So it was bumpy and moving back and forth. Not that easy to use the bathroom during this time. Once they caught up, we were driving pretty smooth the rest of the way.

[@SteveMulready]

Welcome to SF. I love your excitement with Waymo and the City!

[@v4victory665]

I am going to have trouble falling asleep tonight... after seeing Laughing Sal. 😮 loving the train trip Jacob.. have fun !!! 👍 👍

[@BunkyBinx]

Thanks for the laughter! What a ride in the Waymo! And thank you for the train ride! Very pleasant! ❤

[@LindaSolis-b9s]

ARGH!! I've seen those waymos in San Francisco (I live in the south bay). They scare the bejezuz out of me LOLOL!!! I would be terrified!! 🤣🤣

[@barbaragillespie393]

Great John Candy referance!! "Hey Mister, your wife is getting in my Waymo!" Hahaha. Loving this trip Jacob, Be Safe! God Bless.

[@CCcastro336]

What a great trip you are on. The views are amazing. I’ve never been on a train trip. I really wanna go now. Thank you for doing this.

[@alanlough638]

I really enjoy watching your traveling around on Amtrak. As always, Alan.

[@MarilynKanipe]

This is a fantastic trip. Be careful and thank you for sharing.

[@maryblaufuss7533]

53:24 Group hug for Jacob! ☺ And Jen!

[@juliejones8375]

Jacob, this trip on the train has been my favorite. Also love watching the Waymo. I didn’t even know those were in use. Now I want to ride in one. Thank you and I always look forward to your new videos when I get home from work.

[@robkeeley3823]

Loving the train stuff...so cool

[@WendyShultz-e3w]

Loved the train and your experience with Waymo!!! Too funny!! I'd be freaked out too LOL

[@shellybliese9610]

I’m new to this channel and I already love it. The Waymo experience was hilarious. Gotta ride the Ferris wheel. Keep up the good travels…Lovin’ it 😍

[@timothybark5357]

24:15 would be awesome to modify Waymo to have the voice of KIT from Knight Rider. Have Kit to chat with on your Carpetbagger adventures.

[@Robothut]

Welcome to Johnny Cab. At rush hour it would way faster to walk the 2 miles. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@tom7073]

Ride the Ferris wheel!

[@RobinLuvdWilliam]

This was alot of Fun, Jacob! the food on the train looked delicious. I love the small towns. You went from a Train to a Bus to Waymo. The highlight was Waymo! 🤣 Thank you for this amusing trip. 😁

[@FortShenanigans]

Happy New Year. No take-aways from previous treks, but this one has to rank up there as one of the best adventures yet? SF suggestion: ZOO. Bus, or Uber. RE: Empire Builder; simply majestic n awesome experience and you’re going during snow season! It’s been several years but to this day I remember the magical sights of pulling into piney snow-topped towns, like Sandpoint, ID., or Whitefish, MT. Interesting side note is that I was traveling the westbound leg from Mpls->Sacramento but we were delayed due to a snow incident so Amtrak housed passengers in a Portland hotel overnight to accommodate Coastal rail connection. Cheers.

[@brianeslinger3639]

Jacob I don’t usually comment on your videos an I do watch them all I have to say ive never been on a train but it was so interesting to see the experience you had if I was younger an had the money I definitely would do a train ride love this video Brian from Northeast Ohio 👍👍👍

[@larryadams9935]

Great video, Jacob! Hope you know the difference between a street car and a cable car. The cable cars are more historic where movement is done through a cable under ground not a wire overhead.

[@CarolynArbochus]

Thank you Jacob, you had me howling with your self driving car experience. That was right up there with your trip to the zoo and having your elbow being bit. Thanks for the laughs! Keep em coming!!!

[@Elyse1222]

The Waymo is wild! I don't know how i feel about it....Definitely scary at first.

[@brianandlukas4246]

This whole series on the Amtrak is really appreciated. I am so happy the experience was a possitive one - that's a lot of time on a train. I'm a HUGE train fan but only used AMtrak to comute a few times from Sacramento to Emeryville (Trader Vics is in Emeryville) The Self driving car was crazy - glad you did it so I don't. If you at the warf or Market area then you can take the Cable car right to Fairmont hotel and take in Tonga Room. Also for a bit of classic art, the Grace Cathedral has castings of Ghiberti's bronze Babtisry doors accross the street. Good value for money.

[@swanninutts]

This is so fun!!!! I felt laughing sal the minute you were walking up the sidewalk! Nice touch. Waymo was awesome thanks for sharing that . Surprised to see it’s a jaguar. Snazzy

[@lisafreeman4222]

Awesome video I love watching the train trip videos the self driving cars look cool

[@debbiedunn4477]

Trains are so fun!! Be careful of the fires in Calif

[@ashleys_sadness]

31:42 I’m cracking up at waymo!! 😂

[@Imnotaboy33]

Welcome back to SF Jacob! Our City is only 7x7 so pretty easy to get around. The Trolly is fun and part of our bus commuter system. You should visit Haight Street and Golden Gate Park and Sutro Tower, Lands End walk is beautiful with view of Golden Gate as reward. Twin Peaks, Dolores Park and Bernal Hill have Amazing views of the City. Glad you are back, it will be a much better visit without a car. Looking forward to your adventures in our City!

[@suzannehackett-morgan5051]

Absolutely Brilliant commentary Jacob

[@gdave53925_]

Omg I would be terrified riding in that self driving car.

[@markdraskovics1962]

HEY,.. JACOB You where so Funny Riding In that waymo taxi you talking to the taxi that can't hear you and Luckily It didn't You were getting pretty mean to that poor waymo sometimes ..But After watching Your Train trip on The California Zephyr That food Looked good And the room looked Pretty Comfy I'd Like to give that Trip a Try. Ok Jacob great video With that train ride And the taxi Ride.. So Take care and Stay safe on all of your Journey's 👍✌️🤘 Mark.D Barre,VT 🇺🇸

[@captainjazzbo8368]

Jacob, Ive been enjoying your Gatlinburg area videos for some time now. You do a great job. Well ive recently fell down my icey front steps and sprained my ankle pretty bad. Needless to say I will be binge watching a lot of your vids... wishing I was on some great adventure. God bless and stay safe! This is WAYMO entertaining than I thought lol

[@EsmeGrubb]

There's a trip you could drive someday called the The Gold Rush Trail: California Highway 49. It goes through many lovely small towns in northern eastern California that gold miners established during 1849 after gold was discovered in California. Colfax is one of those towns. The highway starts close to Yosemite and goes north. You could spend several days driving and looking around those towns.

[@fixpacifica]

Highway 49 is my favorite drive in California.

[@mvela9877]

Stay safe and enjoy your travel. I’m so enjoying your videos🚈🚊🚞

[@davemcclanahan5349]

I’m following you daily and I’m loving this! My kids and I did the same trip on Amtrak 20+ years ago to visit relatives in SF. You are bringing back some awesome memories and adding a new perspective to rail travel. I don’t know if time will allow but if you ever get time, run up to Bodega Bay. Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds was filmed there and the old school house is still standing. The Japanese Tea Garden was also amazing and possibly more practical given time restraints. Thank you for doing this trip and I’m already looking forward to tomorrow’s episode!

[@TonyandSusie-MillersontheMove]

Jacob we are loving your adventures on the train and now you’re in San Francisco our favorite city in America. we were just there two years ago and we ate at Nick‘s lighthouse too and we loved it. Hey if you’re still taking suggestions, do the off on double-decker tour bus for the day it takes you all over the city and you get to see all the sites and they drive you where you’re liking everything self driven or the train😂❤

[@blueravenfire]

your reaction to the waymo life-driving car was hilarious! lol

[@JNVids4U]

I love trains so to see you traveling on them and making it the focus of this trip is great, also Waymo should name their vehicles Momo.

[@greggseiter1412]

Loved the WAYMO portion of the video 😂 Hilarious !

[@Savagemister]

Cant wait until you go back to Musee Mecanique, later in the week. That place is on fleek, and just a little bit chic. Man, Im a geek.

[@maryblaufuss7533]

Fun things to seek. (Anybody want a peanut? 😜)

[@allenpedrick6502]

Outstanding video. You had me laughing so hard at the Waymo part. We were in a Waymo in Mesa Arizona last month. Had an awesome time.

[@coreyrex]

Jacob! You gotta do the Academy of the Sciences!!

[@lizkunkel6751]

Wow Jacob! This is such a cool trip! Awesome to see all these wonderful places with you! I can't wait for the next leg of our journey exploring San Francisco! Please be careful out there! 😊❤

[@icychill105]

hope to meet you soon in seattle jacob, love the channel and its been maybe 8 years since you were here

[@BrendaBlystone-ur6fy]

Hello Carpetbagger it's always amazing to see another amazing video with you 😊

[@glennbarnes1454]

Musee Mechanique is a place I always go to when in SF. Given where you are staying, the Buena Vista for Irish Coffee and Scomas for an old school seafood experience are a couple suggestions. California Academy of Sciences is cool as well. So many things to see in that city. Love it!

[@retrorewindllc9363]

Oh Im loving this trip.. I was loosing it w u in the driverless car 🤣🤣🤣! He said be better if had a johnny cab guy in it out of total recall lmao 🤣

[@NevadaJack]

The wax museum closed August 2024. Many businesses in that area are struggling. Stay safe over there.

[@johnchambers8528]

Many businesses have been closing in downtown San Fransisco due to the reduction of people working in the offices and less people coming as tourists due to the homeless issues. I hope you still can have fun visiting and will be watching to see how you do.,

[@angrimpe]

Once you get back to Chicago then take the South Shore line back to Valpo.

[@keySkullghost]

Love that you are loving the new experiences!!😊

[@SharonMorgan-gb9qe]

That was a lot of fun watching you on your train trip and in the Waymo! Glad you arrived safe and didn’t have any problems with the Waymo like a guy had where it kept going in circles and wouldn’t let him off! Finally customer service fixed the glitch. 😊

[@NealT-h8r]

The Cliff house. Wamo Self driving was unique enjoy this amazing trip

[@canadaMichael]

I am enjoying your trip! Waymo was the coolest thing I have ever seen! It's probably the safest way to travel in the city.

[@shepherdjohnsonva]

You should definitely hit up some of those train museums on you next road trip out there.

[@johnchambers8528]

There is a major train museum in Sacramento that has many historic cars and engines there. They also have many exhibits about the railroads serving California.

[@douglasbuchar4286]

Almost 14,000 views! You came a long way after leaving your social job. Way to go!!!