Amtrak Empire Builder: Train Across America!

I took Amtrak's Empire Builder Train for an epic trip across America, and bought along the family!
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[@Super_Chief]

Noel - Want some advice? I know you have ridden on Amtrak with your wife and kids in the roomettes and also the family rooms, but next time try getting adjoining deluxe bedrooms. There is a wall that slides open between (I believe between room B & C) that turns them into one big suite. They both have their own shower/toilet so you don’t have to go down the hall for that. Also, when it’s time to put the kids to bed, they can go to their own room and you can then close the wall between the rooms, giving you and your wife some privacy. I too have two kids and we used to do this all the time. It worked out perfectly! 😉

[@TheObladeeoblada]

Having a bit of a bad time for mental health and this kind of content is just so lovely. Thankyou.

[@lordrayden3045]

Many people from the US, and especially from Europe just don’t appreciate how damn big the USA is. It’s insane, especially if you’re going east to west.

[@yogiaol]

Or how slow the USA-trains are :-) Compare to the speed tracks in Europe.

[@jn8ive60]

@@yogiaol That's because the country is more worth looking at.

[@jn8ive60]

Well, I do. I've been to forty states all by car.

[@johnlambert5732]

@@jn8ive60 So do I. I've done all 50 States 49 by car just the one that had to be a flight😂

[@johnlambert5732]

Think you'll find it's the same distance either way 😂

[@knowledgeispowermediaprodu7094]

Hey brother, another AWESOME video! Chicago Union Station brings back some good memories for me. And some odd ones as well. I was sitting in the waiting room getting ready to board my train back to Palm Springs, CA. and it was packed, when a group of police came through with dogs. One of their dogs alerted on a passengers bag, a dude of about 20-25 years old, and when the cop opened the bag, he LITERALLY screamed out, "G*N, G*UN, WE HAVE A G*N"! Which instantaneously created panic and chaos with everyone in the waiting area! People running in all directions, screaming and shouting. I just sat in my seat with my little dog on my lap watching it all unfold. The young man, jumped up and leapt over people and took off with the police and dogs in hot pursuit. They caught him up at street level as he tried to go out the door. Turns out, it was a very dangerous long g*n, fully loaded and chambered. It was crazy! I have so many stories about my travels on Amtrak as Ive been traveling Amtrak since the late 80s all over America. Ive traveled every route they offer except the Northeast corridor. Which is on my bucket list, especially the Acela express! Currently, ive logged around 15,000 miles on Amtrak,so far, with many more planned. Ive done it ALL on coach as well! My next trips, will all be in the sleeper car though, as im disabled now and walk with a cane.

[@brentbraniff]

Wow, you went through the town I live in, Minot North Dakota. I remember having a storm like that this past summer. I wish we would have more. Amtrak is a life line for me here. I take it when I visit friends in Minneapolis. I've only done the sleeper car once but I liked it. Otherwise it's too expensive. I end up in coach and, yes, sleeping in those seats is pretty much not going to happen. I fell asleep once in them and nearly gave myself an award for that accomplishment. Still, the whole trip is worth it for the dining car alone. I love sitting with other people and talking about their lives and their destinations. It's worth every penny just for that.

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[@marcuswilson3485]

Such a beautiful country. I’d love to try this journey some day. This vid reminds me how diverse, friendly, and BIG The USA is. And how together your customer service is. Big shout out to y’all from rainy Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻

[@E_Legal_Alien]

@@marcuswilson3485 come see the grand canyon here in Arizona.

[@anthony3295]

Is Amtrack government owned?

[@thetree2044]

Noel really enjoying your videos, informative, humorous, great insight into planes, trains, boats and scenery. You have a lovely family too.

[@noelphilips]

Thank you!

[@deltabravo1257]

One thing to be aware of if you are catching the train in Spokane or points east, and plan on a sleeper car, is that the fares show up drastically different depending on if you get on the portion of the train that originated in Seattle or Portland.

[@Sunjoy1]

Just having seen your "least used " airport in the lower 48..Haver Mt was your flight...now we see it again 😁 Nevermind...it was lovely...your children are so well behaved BTW and so grown up now..

Same here! Watched the other video first, and then decided to watch this right after. Both are worthy!

[@sluggo206]

I've always ridden coach. The seats are fine: more comfortable and roomy than an airplane, Greyhound or local bus, and you get an electric outlet. Sleeping is what you'd expect in a chair, but I wasn't ready to spend $200 more per night for a bed. At night I listened to sleep/hypnosis meditations on a digital music player.

[@jaywatt8728]

I tried riding coach twice on the zephyr and Texas eagle and it was so hard for me to sleep in the coach seat that I was extremely stressed and exhausted from lack of sleep over 2-3 days period. The rooms are more expensive but my neck and back is more valuable so I don’t mind splurging on a roomette once every 2 years.

[@amireal2u]

I did the 50 hour train ride from San Antonio Texas to NYC, with a stopover and transfer in Chicago. It was a birthday experience for myself and I went first class and it was pretty amazing. I'm not sure I'd do it again too often, but it was worth doing it at least once.

[@Epictheargonian]

Could you purchase extra luggage

[@babymama10212008]

Lol Havre MT was where I lived from 2007 to 2011 then moved to Minot ND where I lived from 2012 to this last December. I now live in California. So seeing a youtuber from the other side of the pond that I follow going through the places I used to live is a trip. The world is small indeed.

[@piano2live09]

I grew up in Portage, WI, and it wasn't uncommon to hear someone who was taking the Amtrak to Chicago have their train delayed for a few hours! I bet those who lived in those small towns, like me, got really excited to see their hometown displayed for a brief moment, and remembered what kind of things happened near the train station!

[@ayasswain]

Wow...wow..wow.. Such a beautiful, clean and comfortable train which offers bit of luxury to travel on. In addition to that the beautiful landscapes that passes by is mesmerizing. Your videos are lovely 😍😍

[@kevinkevin6806]

Your kids were well behaved on this trip

[@Atomic_Haggis]

This is the sort of trip I'd love to do. Pricing is not bad considering you're getting 2 full days of meals as well as a private room and a lovely journey. Thanks for sharing this with us, Noel!

[@D3MON_KOR3]

It's amazing how many little towns there are between the big cities

[@coltonconner782]

If you was driving from city to city everyone would be stuck half way lol

[@cardiffflyer]

The Pacific Northwest is one of the most scenic parts of the USA. That train journey looked great, i think i'll have to give it a try one day! Great video!

[@deborahkogan8742]

I did that trip in '81. Thank you for sharing and bringing back memories.

[@calebrw]

You pronounced Winona correctly! That is rare. Glad you visited Minnesota.

[@cajmo8635]

How is it mis-pronounced then? That seems like the most logical way to say it to me.

[@michaelhall6178]

@@cajmo8635 Just listen to any version of Route 66!

[@butterflyray1]

Of course as it’s not us Brit’s that mispronounce words! 😉😉😂😂😩😩😊😊😊

[@_Ali.]

I tried to mispronounce it, but couldn’t think how you’d do it 😂

[@michaelhall6178]

@@_Ali. Al Jarreau pronounced it "Wye-no-na", for example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWXVhIuhp81gm9E ... though that turns out to be a different place...

[@777_Luver]

I pray one day that I can travel with my children like this 😍

[@ninawade3055]

Thank You I am enjoying all your videos and thank you for taking us along with you and your nice family!

[@jessenelson4747]

I'm originally from Williston, ND and living in Winona, MN. The Empire Builder is super convenient. Way cheaper than taking a plane, too.

[@joetspare2632]

Jesse Nelson why did you move there?

[@jessenelson4747]

I moved to MSP back in October of last year for rehab. I moved to Winona a few months ago for a girl.

[@shoe_s]

Finally getting into train travel, I love it! Great work Noel

[@ricardopinto243]

I love traveling by train although I am not a big fan of Amtrak as a company especially due to its poor management for the last 20 years, for the most part the employees are friendly and as you said the scenery is outstanding. Two other must do trips are the California Zephyr from Chicago to Northern California and the Coast Starlight from Los Angeles to Seattle.

[@f.r.4329]

@@ricardopinto243 I think the US should return to the old private rail lines system, it went well until the government substitutes plane travel and build the interstates. I think for the US private rail, private interstate highways and private airlines is a good solution. But this solution fits not everywhere, other country's have a great state owed rail that works for them.

[@ricardopinto243]

this morning talk later right now call me later [phone] ricardopinto

[@davidharris2519]

glad you got to see the USA with your family hope your wife is feeling better and safe travels look fwd to your next video

[@ricardopinto243]

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[@aidan4473]

Ricardo Pinto wot?

[@patricktimothy8354]

I love Spokane. And what a treat to see your wonderful family!

[@jpmtlhead39]

Good one Noel. Taking The familie along, for a nice travel. That's The spirit,Noel. Thanks for The video. Cheers.

[@sweetpotato1103]

I took the Empire Builder from Seattle to Chicago and back three times, and I loved it. I traveled coach, and your bottom does start to get a little tired after the first day, but if there isn't someone sitting beside you, you can stretch out a bit. I loved chatting with the people sitting near me and the views. So much fun. ♥️☺️

[@danielweiss3810]

You missed the Cascade mountains from Seattle! Great review, I took the Empire Builder in January through the snow. Awesome experience!

[@daveu88sanderson8]

Good Morning Noel A really great and relaxing review and I agree the trip gave us a relaxing feel and seeing what the USA is really like. Good to see the wife and children with you too. Travel is the best form of education so I hope the children took away some great memories of the trip. Kind regards DS

[@ricardopinto243]

hank you for the vid. While I fly quite a bit I still love train travel. Have taken the Empire Builder from Chicago to Seattle (Edmonds) several time and it is a great trip and way to see the country. Next week flying to Chicago to take the Southwest Chief to Los Angeles. Thanks again.

[@MusicalJeanAz]

Very enjoyable to watch. In my much younger years my mom and would take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago to visit our relatives in Michigan. Wonderful way to see the country.

[@nudgenudgewinkwink3212]

There is a growing market for sleeper coaches on trains especially overnight ones.

[@stephentosh2884]

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[@TheTiktok4321]

Sadly, the demand is not being answered by a government which is weary of operating them at a loss.

[@immaggiethesenilegoldenret7918]

Well, I think you’ve convinced me, Noel....going to take the train from Boston, Massachusetts (South Station) out to Seattle in April to visit my son and his girlfriend! Thanks for the preview! 👍🏻

[@JamieLikesGames]

14:07 Your kid laughing at "Willy" in Williston cracked me up

[@simondjumic5697]

He started saying that at the 14:09 mark. Please review the video.

[@jamesfriend4344]

I live in an Amtrak town, Bryan, Ohio, Lakeshore Limited rolls through here. I have ridden all the lines east of the Mississippi River but I fly when I go way out west. Thanks for this video of the roomette. My grandfather was Chief Mail Clerk for the New York Central from Chicago to Cleveland many years ago.

[@Shadowfax-1980]

I believe Paul Lucas ran into a big thunderstorm around Minot, ND when he was taking this train a few years ago. I guess that’s travel in Tornado Alley during the summer for you!

[@deltatv3525]

Your are correct

[@J-1410]

North Dakota isn't in Tornado Alley. We do commonly get strong storms though.

[@tommyjohnson3340]

Tornado alley typically ends in north east Illinois in the Chicago area.

[@ryanridder4576]

I remember that too!

[@wolfbyte3171]

Aw, no idea you were in the MSP area recently! Hope you enjoyed it. When I went to school at the University of North Dakota, I would take the Builder from Grand Forks to Minneapolis-St. Paul several times a year, until I got my car. An alright experience, great view when the sun came up.

[@noelphilips]

Visited twice on my recent trip! Spent a day there and visited Mall of America, then flew to SFO and passed back through eventually on the Empire Builder. Absolutely fell in love with MSP - it’s a lovely city; and one of our favourites so far!

[@manubird2475]

I love family travel videos (though maybe humbug to make), and I'm a train nut. Thank you for this change of pace!

[@Watfordfc2030]

What a fantastic journey with the family absolutely wonderful to experience this all together . I have an experience with Amtrak many years ago when we took a train from El Paso to Houston overnight . Don’t remember a lot but was fun 👍 I remember the staff of Amtrak being wonderful and it made our trip . One thing i love is the Americans and hospitality as it’s just outstanding and warmth fills you 👍

[@ricardopinto243]

What a fantastic journey with the family absolutely wonderful to experience this all together . I have an experience with Amtrak many years ago when we took a train from El Paso to Houston overnight . Don’t remember a lot but was fun 👍 I remember the staff of Amtrak being wonderful and it made our trip . One thing i love is the Americans and hospitality as it’s just outstanding and warmth fills you 👍

[@exlagerer]

That steak still had a pulse! 😂

[@robertgambling502]

@@visionist7 At least it didn't moo.

[@andreajack1234]

Thank you so much for doing such an amazing job on this video, for documenting every step of your journey. Really enjoyed it.

[@masterninjahda]

Noel, I'm so glad that you and the family had such a good time! Wife, kids, and I have taken the train from Seattle area to Memphis twice. Once on the Empire Builder, and another on the Coast Starlight/California Zephyr (coming out of the mountains to Denver was best view I think I've ever seen) to Chicago. Next spring, wife and I will be taking the train from Massachusetts to Seattle for our anniversary. Do you have any other possible trips on Amtrak that you would want to take? I would suggest the Coast Starlight, and taking a shorter trip on the Amtrak Cascade. It's a more "European" type train, with only one floor.

[@noelphilips]

Hey Barton, we also took the Coast Starlight on this trip, that video will be coming soon too :)

[@madeira69]

Love seeing the little towns you went through! Great character 😀

[@andrewakermann7911]

I've taken the Empire Builder from Minneapolis to Seattle on a backpacking trip. I rode coach for the entire journey. Not bad overall, I knew going into it that the seats wouldn't be the best, I would compare it to a business class seat. Bring food as the café is expensive and the restaurant is not available to coach passengers. Bring a book, cell service is limited. I spent a lot of time in the observation car, and left my bag behind my seat.

[@Flyspotter19]

Fantastic video. Really enjoyed watching, thanks for bringing us along!

[@DanteJ1s]

Noel, I've been watching your videos for years now and like you're an inspiration, and seeing you with your family made my heart melt in happiness, keep it up from Birmingham UK 😁😁

[@Hale444]

I loved you in the Peaky Blinders

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

Greetings from along the route, in the Flathead Valley where Whitefish is a stop. Between Spokane and Whitefish at Trego, MT, is one of the longest tunnels in Montana at 7 miles long, and it's the second longest railroad tunnel in the USA. I ride from Whitefish, MT to Portland, OR every now and then.

[@ilikehardplay]

The Empire Builder *is* one of Amtrak's great long distance trains... Although if you are looking for scenery, I'm actually more fond of the California Zephyr (especially between Emeryville, CA and Denver, CO, although it goes all the way to Chicago, IL) and the Coast Starlight from Seattle WA to Los Angeles, CA. The former train Westbound trip has amazing daylight crossings of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains and Colorado's Rocky Mountains. The latter has amazing views of Puget Sound, the Columbia River, the mountains of Oregon, and the California Coast. On the other hand, if you are looking for punctual schedules....ride the Tokaido Shinkansen

[@joer2513]

Loving the train travel, great work! And I must say, what a wonderful family you have, and so lucky to have such a great father! I hope all is well, thanks for the upload! (:

[@chrismv102]

I enjoy trains but I have to say driving the northern tier of the US, through the Black Hills and the Rockies and the Cascades is worth doing as well.

[@orlandoburgos9190]

17:32 I live in Tomah! Glad you saw our cute little town.

[@amtraktraveler9118]

I love the Builder, You will be going through my hometown of St.Cloud, MN. Welcome to my Hometown for a short station stop.

[@mailbox4820]

I used to take Amtrak a lot but haven't done it in years. I loved it for just this reason @18:55

[@A_Cahill07]

Hi Noel I’m aviation geek just like you I love your vids so much

[@goodi2shooz]

thank you for this lovely trip! The Empire Builder is definitely on my bucket list

[@michaelglass4701]

Goodi2shooz , keep the Builder on your list

[@VexSG]

This is amazing. I’m really into trains and aviation. Thanks for uploading this

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

Great vlog as always! MT looked like a background picture from a Windows 98. Lol! I like trains,and would love to take the train across the US and Canada. Come to Norway and take the train. A new thing for this year is that rails has been opend up for all. There is a UK rail co that now has the Oslo to Stavanger service. I think the sweds got Oslo-Trondheim-Bodø. Oslo to Bergen is VY, the former NSB. Be safe, and stay safe!

[@divox9pqr]

Thank you so much for the tip about blankets from YnM..I’ll pick up a few for my trip on the California Zephyr in Feb next year.

[@j.j.foster7002]

Excellent report. I have ridden the train both ways between Chicago and Seattle several times, and have enjoyed it each time. Its the best way to see some of the real USA, without actually getting out and walking about. Well done!

[@brendawei7356]

Have you ever taken the Zephyr? Wonderful scenery of this unique land.

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Across American by rail is on my bucket list. Thanks for the superb video.

[@Rog5446]

I did Chicago to Portland on the Empire Builder, Portland to Sacramento on the Coast Starlight and Sacramento back to Chicago (over the Rockies) on the California Zephyr. Don't worry about booking a sleeper, the coach seats are comfy and recline (despite what he said) Just do it it's cheap too.

[@michaelglass4701]

Planes, Trains, Everything. , keep Amtrak on your bucket list

[@TheTrainIsCominggggg]

Really enjoy your videos! Love & support from the Philippines!

[@k7450]

It was nice to see you do a video with your family!

[@petergorm]

Great video👍 Trains are just great. I once took the train from Agra (India) to Trivandrum (deep south). A little over 3000 km and 52 hours. I absolutely loved it and I will never forget that wonderful journey.

[@danielbliss1988]

Nice travelogue. From the sounds of things your sleeping car had a wheel out of true.

[@jasonperry9020]

One of your best....and that's from a plane geek! Nice work sir.

[@dennisdalessio8238]

Noel, Wonderful review and views of the country. I plan to do this trip and many others around the country in the future. Thanks

[@andrewellis158]

Very nice video. It brought back memories from the couple times I have taken the Empire Builder from Seattle to Chicago. I did my trips in coach and while obviously a bedroom is more comfortable I found the coach seats quite large and with plenty of leg room. The one benefit of traveling in coach is you tend to meet more people since everyone is sitting together and in coach you will tend to hang out in the lounge more. Meeting random people and sharing this great adventure together is one of the best parts of traveling across the country by train.

[@davidburrow5895]

If you get an opportunity at some point, I'd suggest you also take the section of the Empire Builder that runs west of Spokane. The trips to Seattle and especially to Portland are gorgeous.

[@geoffreymawdsley8102]

Lo lo

[@jpmtlhead39]

The Best way to travel, And see The world. By Train. Always as possible.

[@melodycjefferson1323]

Wow, this is a first! I'm so used to seeing you take off and land on your videos, it's strange seeing you travel on the ground! Anyway, I live in Chicago. I took the Empire Builder from CHI to Wisconsin Dells last year 2020. It was my first Amtrak trip and lots of fun. I would never take a plane, I'm afraid of heights. And like you said, it's not about the amount of time you get to your destination but what you see while traveling there. I hope you enjoyed your stay here in my city, Chicago😀

[@sparkyspark964]

It’s so difficult to travel if you’re dealing with an injury or dealing with someone with you has an injury. Sometimes the planning of a trip is better than the trip itself. Luckily that doesn’t happen too often. On a trip to Iceland, Finland and Russia, I had a gallbladder attack and had to go to the emergency room and that effected the whole group. Luckily I was quickly taken care of and we all got back on track the next day. I didn’t want to be that one person constantly moaning and groaning while everyone else was trying to have a good time. I would have just flown home early and let my friends go on with the rest of the trip without me. One thing about travel, you have to be able to roll with the punches because no trip ever works out perfectly. Planes, trains, etc are late. Reservations get lost and if you can’t punt and have it end up being an entertaining story, then I wouldn’t recommend too much travel. It’s not worth getting all hot headed yelling and screaming at people....it’s not fun for anyone. Work out an alternative and go back to having fun.

[@mindfulchimp9946]

I grew up in Shelby. Fun fact, that isn't the original Oil City Saloon. That bar used to be called Teagadens and the Oil City was on the left across the street and I know this because my parents owned the original Oil City Bar! The building is torn down now. Good to see the Oasis is still going strong as well. Fun fact number 2, those bars on the "wrong side of the tracks"! haha

[@QuantumBraced]

It's almost like being on a space station. Pretty cool. Definitely a bucket list entry for me.

[@maxwellknodel7387]

Glasgow Montana is my hometown and still my home. Glad to see it featured in this video!

[@noelphilips]

I appreciate your support, and thanks for watching.

[@6120mcghee]

You did the best thing with you and your family. Go across America and see it from the train. Our country is beautiful, ain't it?

[@berenddeboo5841]

Amazing video, nice to see the family! Have fun and continue the good work!

[@noelphilips]

Thank you :)

[@diegobragado50]

Noel Philips: inflight Video how much it cost? 😀

[@victor-uranium]

That looked like a relaxing journey, excellent stuff!

[@MrMavis59]

I took the Empire Builder in the opposite direction back in 1979. Lot's of great memories from that trip. I simply had a coash ticket and slept in my seat -- it was fine. However, if I ever travel cross-country by train again I'd probably splurge on a roomette. At my age, I don't travel quite as well as I used to.

[@TheMM1215]

Love the EB. I've traveled on it many times. Great video review. If you are on any of the Portland cars you will always be on the back end of the EB and will have to travel through the coach cars to get to the dining car. The Seattle cars essentially form the front of the configuration and the Portland passenger cars are just added to the back of the east bound EB at Spokane. It's much better taking the Seattle configuration. Plus the Portland to Spokane line doesn't have a dining car so passengers in sleeping cars only get premade room temp meals. My supper consisted of a sub sandwich and some chips the last time I went that route. Not horrible but not really spectacular. The dining car is part of the Seattle line.

[@hoof2001]

I’d really want to get off in those small towns

[@TheSquishey]

I live in North Dakota. Glad you could come visit us 😊

[@transportguy1k635]

Nice 👍 @Noel Phillips have you ever considered doing a British steam charter train at all? It’s worth a try.

[@jstrie275]

The scenery looks so beautiful

[@bacondad6960]

You began in my neck of the woods. The railroad track goes right through the town of Rathdrum, Idaho, just east of Spokane. Next time you're this way, give me a shout!

[@johncassels3475]

Nice to see a pre-COVID video and your kids are kinda fun also. Thanks!

[@tompekarna]

I have taken the empire builder from Williston to East Glacier and stayed overnight at the East Glacier lodge then returned the following morning with a flag stop of the east bound Empire builder back to Williston, Thought the trip was exceptional in Coach, large comfortable seats and massive windows. We did 81 mph on all the legs between towns, i think the trackage is rated for that speed.. Remember well the old 4-8-4 at Havre Montana. Hit by a blizzard shortly after leaving East Glacier, visibilty dropped to a few feet. Williston is 5 hrs north of my home in South Dakota

[@richardpurves]

I did this the other direction in 2015. It's a lovely scenic trip, but you so need a sleeper car for any distance. 38 hours from Minneapolis to Seattle for me.

[@northdakota1987]

I know this was back in 2019 but you went right by my house around 3am ish. I live between Fargo, ND and Detroit Lakes, MN 🙂 We see the Empire Builder from time to time when it's running late and we're not sleeping.

[@Freepalestine6543]

I always get inspired by you, I now know about planes and trains THANKS!!!

[@johndornoff]

Wonderful review Noel. So rare to find someone that has not lived in Spokane (which I did for 13 years) to pronounce the name right. Most people pronounce it Spo-kain if they are not from the area. Also great to see someone doing travel reviews that has a family. I currently have three teenagers (plus one that is now out of the house) and traveling with kids is so different from those that do not have kids. I love traveling by train although I am not a big fan of Amtrak as a company especially due to its poor management for the last 20 years, for the most part the employees are friendly and as you said the scenery is outstanding. Two other must do trips are the California Zephyr from Chicago to Northern California and the Coast Starlight from Los Angeles to Seattle.

[@ricardopinto243]

I love traveling by train although I am not a big fan of Amtrak as a company especially due to its poor management for the last 20 years, for the most part the employees are friendly and as you said the scenery is outstanding. Two other must do trips are the California Zephyr from Chicago to Northern California and the Coast Starlight from Los Angeles to Seattle.

[@george1923]

Excellent look at small town America from the train, Im sure there will be many more similar journeys to discover

[@user-texaspoontappa]

I would love to travel all of Amtrak's scenic routes 😍 I've done one but I was stuck in coach so it was pretty uncomfortable 😂 but the views were amazing and there's nothing like the observation car 😍 can't wait for my next trip!! Love your videos and watch every single one!!

[@lisamarie2438]

I enjoy your video's .. your children are so well behaved

[@scottishsoldier9827]

my wife had always wanted to do this for years but unfortunately she passed away 3 months so she never got to do it 😔 so i hope since i have some of her ashes in a miniature bottle attached to a chain and also our wedding ring around my neck i hope to raise enough money to go do the trip so i can cross it off the list she had it’s just upsetting how expensive it is but watching your video makes me feel like we are there so thank you mate and may god bless u and ur family and also all ur subscribers

[@transitriderproductions]

This route is the one of most popular route on Amtrak system and I always travel it often in the past so now I've to make video out of it one day soon. Nice video by the way!

[@riverthefox8916]

I traveled that line from Minneapolis to La Crosse through Red Wing and Winona to visit family in La Crosse when I was young. Super super cool to see it again in this video!!

[@jontownsend8090]

I spent 2 weeks in America during the summer of 2018, a week in New York before getting on the overnight train to Chicago, we loved it. We took local trains and subway to Grand Central terminal, where we left NYC for Albany NY, changed onto the overnight sleeper to Chicago, even caught a few thunderstorms overnight around Buffalo and further to the west. Arrived into Chicago Union station at lunchtime. Fantastic seeing your vid, it brings it all back.

[@ericbedenbaugh7085]

The most scenic part of the trip is from Seattle to Spokane through the Cascade Mountains. We also made a stop at Glacier park for five days.

[@sirmium12]

Lovely review and those stunning views wow...thanks Noel

[@michaelm2343]

I've been on that train. Got off at Whitefish, MT and got a rental and went into Canada from there.

[@kennethmccann6402]

I've travelling on Amtrak train even before Amtrak merged private Railroad Company for over 52 years. I hopped once or twice a year acrossing in any part of USA as I love it and no matter if the train is delays or on time because trains travel is a blast with a wonderful socially different people from all over the world and a beauty by looking a view passing to different areas too.