Amtrak has more than 30 routes across the U.S. and Canada, winding through forests, along coastlines, and around mountains. No two routes are exactly the same, but there is one route that manages to include a little bit of everything.

The California Zephyr is often considered the crown jewel of the Amtrak system, and it doesn't take long to see why. Running from Emeryville, California, all the way to Chicago, Illinois, the California Zephyr, and its unique features , is one of the longest routes in the Amtrak system.

With the word California in the name, it's no wonder many people consider the California stretch of this iconic ride the most scenic part of the trip. Just 24 hours off my own experience on this classic Amtrak experience, I can say with confidence that the best views from

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