🇺🇸5 DAYS New York to San Francisco by Amtrak Sleeper Train

◆Amtrak: Lake Shore Limited(New York Penn Station→Chicago Union Station), California Zephyr (Chicago Union Station→Emeryville Station)
◆I'm a Japanese train enthusiast and stayed in the US🇺🇸 and Canada🇨🇦 for a month.
✔︎🇺🇸US and 🇨🇦Canada in 2023
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[@kugastravel5180]

MORE DETAILED VIDEOS: ★Lake Shore Limited→kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnLYln2Of7yCjdE ★California Zephyr→kzbin.info/www/bejne/m17SYZtsf9mEfbM

[@klasstenmo2726]

Junk food

[@user-bb5bi7vm4u]

I think this is very poor gay.even it's country Korea is very rich country he is living in USA 🤔. The people's who forsake their countries due to livelihood or asylium seekers their countries always poor.but Korea is very rich and Beautiful country even this poor gay forsake his country.Poor gay just show his meal eating and sleeping😅😅😅😅😅

[@buddha2845]

This is diesel locomotive driven,,USA can't afford electrification

[@buddha2845]

Train ticket is very expensive compared to other countries and very low quality train coach

[@julianamartinvlog]

Watching from macau🇲🇴🇵🇭

[@sitiokolibri6372]

During 34 years I travelled around the world as a businessman for important international company. I left everything to leave at this moment in my small farm enjoying the nature, in South of Brazil. But when I see your video, I can remembering a lot of places I could put my foot. Very nice.

[@lorenzolocatelirossi]

Great video… now I’m thinking doing the same-Arigato

[@jayfeder8217]

Doi tashe maste

[@timmellin2815]

Those little half rooms are less expensive and the beds fold down in a different direction, so your sleep is better because you are moving with the flow of the train motion; whereas in the big sleeper rooms, you are being jostled uncomfortably in an opposite direction of the train motion, Better to book two of the smaller rooms on oppositie sides of the aisle (if you are travelling w/ someone) and then you have the option of viewing the best scenery from either side of the train, w/out having to compete w/ the standees' in the aisle. No shower in the smaller rooms, but not an issue because the small shower in the sleeper car is inconvenient and not used because everyone uses the larger shower rooms down the hall, anyway.

[@DinnerForkTongue]

@@timmellin2815 Them's some pretty good tips there.

[@fullthrottlejeffry]

Thank you. It is difficult for me to travel as I am elderly. Your journey gave me much hope and happiness. Thank you!

[@NeroAngeloCenidoza-dn2cu]

I hope i can accompany you with this travel

[@mariemorgan7759]

As soon as I saw the Sears Tower from your view window, I knew you arrived in my childhood home Chicago. Sorry that you got the old 1970s sleeper room, Amtrak really should have renovated those years ago. Glad you liked the scenery of the western states and your meals.❤️🙏

[@BiancaSaphira]

Your travel videos are so comforting to me. I envy you for your trips!

[@krzyskolak8007]

i tylko tyle nic więcej

[@timsmothers8740]

Try watching the flipflop traveler he has some great trips and reviews. Trips that I will never be able to afford, but they are extremely well done and very interesting as he covers airlines, trains, and hotels and foods.

[@margaretjackson8774]

Kuga’s Travel ….Thank you so much for taking me on that journey with you ,I thoroughly enjoyed it.I love your videos please never stop sharing them .Kind regards from Margaret in Australia 💜😀💜

[@change9929]

Being in moving train,at peace,doing your thing,while the world seems to go by,that is a special feeling.

[@carlaallmond7896]

This was a wonderful trip thank you for taking me with you 😄

[@RVail623]

In "days of old" (pre-Amtrak) you could reserve a sleeper car compartment from NYC's Grand Central Station (via Chicago) all the way to San Francisco. The NYC to Chicago's LaSalle Street Station portion would be via the New York Central's "Lake Shore Limited", then your train car would be shuttled over to Chicago's Union Station. Then continue on to San Francisco.

[@christopherstephans3383]

Uh, Oakland, actually. Up until some time in the 1950s, the train would terminate at a ferry boat pier for a water crossing to San Francisco. After ferry service was discontinued, it was (and continues to be) connecting busses across the Bay.

[@RVail623]

@@christopherstephans3383 A "Coast to Coast" NYC - Los Angeles sleeper thru-car ticket could also be obtained during the same time period (pre-Amtrak). Combining New York Central & then AT&SF's "Super Chief" for the west of Chicago portion.

[@khpn]

I love the “beatboxing door” comment 😉

[@ImotoriumVLOG]

Arigato Kuga - San 🙏🏻 very pleasure to watch your journey with amtrak.

[@KayleighWalsh-k6b]

. Thanks for sharing. Whoever is reading this comment, I wish you success, health, love and happiness!

[@miguelparionaminaya4872]

Igualmente para Ud. Muchas gracias.

[@ilonapfahl2697]

Für sie auch viel Glück 😊

[@buddyhenson2559]

There are a lot of Amtrak trip reviews, but I really enjoyed yours. You covered the important points, and provided great commentary and video. Thanks!

[@rlbO66]

I can’t wait for the day that train travel becomes more popular throughout the U.S.! I’ve always said that a passenger train between the major Texas cities would do wonders!!

[@sharonrudolph3648]

I live in Houston and that would be wonderful! They have talked about it for years

[@rlbO66]

@@sharonrudolph3648 their is a website about the potential future project of a Houston - Dallas high speed passenger rail one day!! I hope it becomes reality 🤞🏻

[@Swaggerlot]

I rode the train from NYC to Chicago in 1975 and they were saying the same thing then...

[@krzyskolak8007]

Lack of political will and secondly he hes to drive 175 miles over time

[@Matthew_Loutner]

We have Greyhound buses to everywhere. Trains will never become popular here.

[@rezaalan3991]

What a great trip, from East Coast to West Coast by Amtrak. Yeah, Lake Shore Limited is the fastest way by train from New York to Chicago via Upstate New York, but if you want more scenic, take the Cardinal. Unfortunately you got the older generation of bedroom, which some part is "beatboxing". Something interesting to see when you boarding the California Zephyr is the train announcement. Rockies area never disappointed, and also it's great to mention all natural landscape around California Zephyr route.

[@rayrdelle]

you made a very nice video traveling AMTRAK.........Thank you.😊

[@littlemiss_76]

Kuga, it doesn't matter if the trip is good or bad, you always seem to find enjoyment. While you were in Australia last visit I hope you had the chance to catch The Spirit of Outback I heard it's a pleasant trip.😀

[@kastandlee]

While you were having breakfast, or at least about 30 minutes before arriving in Reno, if you had looked out to the left, you might have seen me waving to your train, as it goes right past my house in Fernley, Nevada. The CZ is a wonderful trip, and I'm glad that you got to experience it.

[@billhunnicutt3883]

I always enjoy traveling with you, Kuga! Thanks

[@JohnPValentine]

Omg, Kuga was at our local train station (Albany, New York)! That was exciting to see. Thank you for another wonderful video and for your positivity (also enjoyed your humorous mini-critiques)! 🙏🙏🙏

[@donedwards6414]

To alleviate that beat box door, just shut one or two washcloths in the door and it will stop.

[@t0916118432]

汽車零件有很多過剩的液壓撐竿應用於汽車車門，置物箱，引擎蓋，機車置物箱.....

[@ewengillies9826]

You wouldn't be the first to use that trick .. we did in 1976. Bushyboy Oz

[@kennethcoon7547]

Exactly

[@THAGRARMIN]

I enjoyed watching your trip. I liked the way you showed the 5-day journey without making it boring. Thank you!

[@DrSachinKuber]

Correct Sir !

[@gregorysims3697]

Great video. Glad you enjoyed your visit. And being from Chicago, glad you liked the pizza.

[@dcrom]

Loved this second take on your Amtrak trek. I have driven that route a couple of times, but never took the train. Looked pretty good! I will always chide you for not stopping in Boulder for another Camp 7 shirt! though there's nothing wrong with the one you've got. Did you ever muffle the banging door? Arigato Kuga san!✌🤟💙💙💙

[@highlyfavored4595]

Hi, I came across your channel while strolling through my train travel youtubers, and I found you and decided to watch. Thank you for sharing your journey. I am now one of your subscribers.

[@MYOPINION0909]

Me sitting here watching in Aus willing you not to go have a nap just as you are passing through the Rockies, best scenery of the journey.

[@berkeleyfuller-lewis3442]

Kuga-san, love your gentle, thoughtful and well-filmed documentaries. Origato -- so much! PS: We love your "gratitude" for all meals and travels.

[@andrea6421]

Thank you Kuga!!! Thank you for sometimes showing your handsome face!!! You are my favorite traveler on KZbin because of that. 😊

[@Aditya-id2vv]

The announcements in the Amtrak trains are just amazing 😂

[@DLeadVox]

Because of the Japan rail enthusiast videos, I myself got on the Amtrak and rode it a very short way to the next town down the line, got off and rode the next one back. It was fun! I now plan on doing longer trips in the future! 😊 thank you Kuga, and all the you tubers who have contributed to my act of bravery! 🎉

[@bryanlorang417]

Thanks as always for the great vid! I' glad you enjoyed our country 😎😉🕶🐱

[@dougmate2378]

The trains in Japan look so much more appealing than our trains in the US.

[@nydiamontanez8025]

Pres Biden is trying to get up modernized, but GOP congress doesn't want to approve budget 😞

[@berkeleyfuller-lewis3442]

Republican puppets for Big Oil, Big Auto and the airlines have sabotaged US trains since the 1950s. The result? More USA "3rd world" infrastructure. Even though Amtrak "tries hard" --it's sad, especially when compared to fabulous Japan and EU trains

[@Gilvids]

​@nydiamontanez8025 you mean there is no budget cause sleepy joe keeps sending billions to ukraine. Smh

[@hugothepinkcat]

​@@Gilvidsyou realize that the money being sent as aid isn't part of the same budget as infrastructure spending?

[@Neville60001]

@@hugothepinkcat, don't mind him, he's an anti-Ukraine aid moron (and he's also probably one of the people would wouldn't support more money being given to Amtrak, and also was one of the people wo opposed Obama's attempt to build nationwide high sped rail.)

[@mukeshvig174]

Enjoyed every bit of the trip. After 4 days however you do get tired, or it seems. While the long distance Amtrak is amazing, it's anything but luxury. Coming from Japan, you would know it even better. Thanks Kuga ~

[@Niteskate1]

Thank you Kuga for taking us along with you on this journey.

[@usa.fl-ny]

Thank you very much for the opportunity to travel! Beautiful nature in the USA! Greetings from Russia

[@daudder]

excellent, and expertly editied, long form video version of your US trip!

[@tomasztomasz3237]

I am from Poland. Such carriages were in our country in the 1990s. The USA is completely behind the times when it comes to railways. 😅

[@brutusbarnabus8098]

It is because we in America prefer to fly or drive. Train travel went out of style many decades ago. Where there is no demand there is no investment. Simple concept really.

[@kenrickbaughman992]

Amtrak is the most ultimate way to travel!! Done Amtrak more than a dozen times!!

[@lorenzolocatelirossi]

Thank you for responding and your tips. Much appreciated.

[@bennguyen9267]

Thanks you Kuga for sharing the experience , i really enjoy your Video , less talking but very entertaining , you are very kind and always appreciated what you got . I just visited Japan and love it

[@b0lkan]

Second train looked so much comfier. Less noisy, too!

[@leroystea8069]

Thank you for sharing this. Your camera picks up details really well. Some of your shots of the mountains and big cities looked almost 3D. Was wonderful. When I was about 12 years old I rode the train from Detroit Michigan, to Chicago and then into Los Angeles California. On the same Amtrak Trains. This was back in the late 1960s...which goes to show how old our trains are in the U.S. We were in economy seating which worked out fine.

[@bobhepburn2307]

"Honeymoon" 🤣Your captions never disappoint

[@torccchaser6712]

Great video..ty for posting and sharing your journey with us

[@nydiamontanez8025]

Thanks for sharing...this Amtrack cross country trip is in my bucket list 😅

[@jswebbproductions9785]

I really enjoyed your journey! I made it to the end and I really enjoyed every moment. I really appreciate how you always say thank you for your meals and other things., it's such a beautiful attitude to have. I look forward to your next journey and I wish all the good fortune and safe travels.

[@phil20_20]

Cool trip for a vacation! Way too slow for regular travel though. 2 days would be great, thanks. That bathroom door is a classic! 🤦 If the chair moved out of the way maybe... "Please help me!" Lol. America really needs a 300 mph train, cross country all the way.

[@valbrown4515]

Wow what a journey, thank you for sharing it. Xx

[@thomasstambaugh5181]

I enjoyed the video. Just a hint about the Viewliner bedroom, though you probably already learned this. First, the single seat next to the bathroom folds up and stows against the corner leaving plenty of room to use the shower and bath. The en-suite shower is why your bedroom costs so much more, I'm surprised you didn't try it. It's much more comfortable than the shared shower. Regarding the "beatbox door" -- that's a door that opens to allow two adjoining bedrooms to be joined for families. You have some cardboard safety flyers in the pocket next to the table. There are one or two "sweet spots" in the door where you can jam the cardboard between the door and its frame. That will stop the annoying rattle. I do this while the train is rolling, so that I can find just the right spot. At 5:11 in your video, you can see where a prior traveler made an attempt. Once you find the right spot for the cardboard, the rattling will stop. I know this shouldn't happen, but it does. FWIW, the same happens in the new Viewliner II bedrooms as well. I've booked a trip on the Zephyr next January, out to Emeryville and back the next day. I take an Amtrak vacation each year, and next January I'll be doing a round-trip between Boston and Emeryville. I'll be on the Lakeshore from Boston to Chicago, then the Zephyr, then making the same trip back. I really enjoy riding in the observation car and eating in the diner. I enjoy making new friends while watching the scenery slide by.

[@Xavier-r2d2]

5 days of industrial food !! You did it !!

[@pm26074]

What a great trip! I love your humor! Keep having fun.😊

[@peterfrey6062]

very enjoyable video. Glad you enjoyed seeing America. thanks for sharing

[@aueynivita8310]

Well done! I enjoyed watching this vdo from start to finish. I’ll do this transcontinental train ride too. Thx! for showing it. ❤

[@scottbrettschneider9782]

Amtrak is like two different companies depending on where you board. Hey, Amtrak, what’s going on? Great video!

[@Vinod-cz7sn]

Congratulations Kuga, for that breathtakingly beautiful 5 day train journey across the US

[@carolannvickery9596]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful train ride looking forward for your next wonderful train ride have a safe flight back home to Japan ❤

[@kelojeda]

Amazing travel! Thank you for showing details about this great experience :)

[@rukhsanajaved8208]

I also had an experienced to go to Sanfrancisco from denver. It was amazing we enjoyed a lot. It's a little bit slow but if you have time and want to enjoy sightseeing its perfect to travel by Amtrak.

[@People_of_the_Mouse]

On the one hand I am always happy for a new video from you. On the other hand I am mortified you are riding our barely there rail system.

[@PauloFoguense]

I love your videos. Your content is very enriching. It helps us get an idea of ​​what it’s like to travel the world. Fantastic work. Thank you very much for providing me with moments of healthy and relaxing entertainment. An Big Hug from Brazil!!!!

[@hrahman5506]

A very nice video! I really enjoyed watching till the end. Safe travels.

[@iggyzorro2406]

excellent video - thanks for the ride. fun touch adding some humor: aliens, etc.

[@milktea2929]

I enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing. San Francisco

[@vhashimoto5950]

Thanks for sharing your nice & Long journey. I enjoy watching it. 😊🎉😂

[@Tbpker22]

What a wonderful adventure - thank you, Kuga!

[@himbourbanist]

thanks for riding our trains here in America. Amtrak has its problems, its equipment may be old and it's no high-speed rail, but I think it's always a pleasant and enjoyable way to travel and we're lucky we have it.

[@KissGinaChannel]

Amazing video, thank you!

[@Christin5554]

You are such a kind mannered youg man, you appreciate even the most awful American sweet cakes and pastry. Great video!

[@papasmurf1904]

Thanx Kuga...... great video!!! 👍👍😃

[@fjiejfgeoie9458]

Amazing descriptin of long distance journey, nature, culture food,environment and entertainment as well in English text on screen. Yes ❤ ❤ ❤ I have subscribed your blog/vlog by tapping like icon.Thanks a millionfor such a wonderful video

[@nadyakajani4248]

Hey Kuga, I really enjoy watching your videos, you are funny with just the script you post on your vlogs, hope to hear you soon, Thanks

[@guag9591]

Thank you so much for sharing your trans-continental US train journey!

[@HarryMyhre]

Thanks! Was nice ro see usa thru the eyes of a person from japan. Great video. Especially the hamburger lunch!

[@kugastravel5180]

Thank you for your Super Thanks!🤝

[@73stefanosb]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful trip!

[@BrownNProud781]

i traveled from Provo Utah to San Francisco when i was 18 (now 27), i honestly loved it more than going on a plane! the scenery was beautiful and the ride was very comfortable and peaceful😅 best 24hrs spent on the road😅

[@manolitosoller4112]

Love you Kuga for sharing this.

[@ShanthalalWeragoda]

I'm Shanthalal Weragoda from Sri Lanka . Thank you very much for showing this video .I with one day to experience this journey ❤

[@aileentavernia5073]

Hi Mr Kuga, I'm from the state of Nevada and it was a joy to watch the video of the western US scenery Thankyou 😊

[@rudolfkrebs2311]

Ein ganz tolles Video! Äußerst professionell gemacht!💪 👍😎🇦🇹

[@bobbiguile9210]

Love your sense of humor, you make the trip very interesting

[@dltp200]

“One ticket to diabetes town” made me subscribe to your channel 🤣🤣

[@mohdibrahim5169]

Enjoyed watching your video of train travel 5 days journey your video very nice clear and very good exploring.

[@t0916118432]

列車的旅遊方式真是多彩多姿..雙人房更是不錯😊

[@dondonas5863]

Very beautiful passenger comforting travel Japan . Respect !❤❤❤

[@pedro3000]

Kuga, is this a re-mix ? I feel like I have seen most of it before. Still fun though, thanks !

[@shemanicmaid]

I loved watching this! I did SF to DC a few years back and it was fabulous!

[@allansivula3669]

Excellent video you capured most things worth seeing

[@donaldstokes484]

I so enjoyed your video and rail experience. Love your humor. I wish I had met you on my transcontinental trip last month.😩

[@mrmridwan788]

Terima kasih Kuga for the great video 👍 Greetings from Indonesia 🇲🇨

[@0-blitz]

I took this same trip last year in July. Awesome views in Colorado!!

[@paulazajac9155]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us all. It was delightful, wasn’t it?

[@juanmuro8913]

Have a nice trip and God bless you 😊

[@faraabbasian]

I just watched your trip with Amtrack in United States.I totally enjoyed your peaceful video.and love the way you thank for everything.when you visit Las Vegas I can totally be your host as I am a chef and you love food😅

[@stevenguien5479]

It seems the scenery from Chicago to San Francisco is more beautiful, is it yes or not! I did chat with Amtrak about a train ride across America and they advised me exactly the same - NY - Chicago - San Fran! Thanks for the video!

[@rosamontecinos70]

Lo pase espectacular.los viajes en tren son inolvidables.muy comodo confortable.espero hacer un día ese viaje,el paisaje me encanto son cinco días muy placenteros.les felicito. Un cordial saludo. 🚞 🚂 💐

[@marinasoto7429]

That's very good dude nice thanku so much ❤😂

[@elcasho]

Those landscapes are epic

[@joecab1]

Yeah I was afraid to see the price. :( Well at least you won't have to do it again LOL

[@hendyhuang2989]

San Francisco to New York is 2,900 miles away. It takes 5 days travelling. Beijing to Shanghai is 754 miles away, it takes 4 hours with rapid train. San Francisco to New York, if this is in China, it only takes 15.39 hours which less than a day.

[@YiyeTalk]

Beijing to Kunming is 2,252 kilometers long, and it takes 10 hours by high-speed train.

[@willpaddack2798]

Loved the video! Keep em coming