Three nights, 66 hours! Chicago – Texas – Los Angeles

Your previous video about the Zephyr inspired my wife and I to take Amtrak. We had a wonderful time talking to people enthusiastic about not just train travel, but travel in general. I’m so happy I found your channel. Safe travels, my friend!

As a friendly introvert, the idea of 3 days on a train where I can hang out alone in my room contemplating America out the window, or venture forth to visit with fellow travelers when the mood strikes sounds like heaven!

This video is Extra Special to Me! The Lady Attendants voice in the beginning of the video is my Mom! So freaking Awesome! ❤ Thank you for Such amazing visual that is the U.S.A!

Jeb I so much enjoy your videos, I am a 94 year old resident of an assisted living community in Monroe NC and through the videos I can travel the world. My family has included members of the travel community, My grandfather was one of the first engineers on the "Katy" railroad and my brother was a Captain for Pan Am. I did a good bit of traveling when I was younger but since I can no longer do that your videos take me around the world. Thank you!

I love the fact that Jeb pays respect to even the support staff who service the trains on his stops. I am new to the channel, but I'll be a long-time viewer. Thank you for these!

Don’t care what anyone says, but these Amtrak videos are extremely fun

These old videos are making me so EXCITED! I just booked a 3 week vacation for my 13 year old and me. It's not until summer 2024 but I got a great price package booking so far ahead. We're taking 2 across country trips. I'm preparing, making a list of what we will need. A snacks list! We are both really excited for a.much needed vacation.

This might be a weird one, but I’ve been trying to quit drinking, New Year’s Eve was difficult (as you can imagine). But binge watching your videos on New Year’s Eve, right up until the bell, was a massive comfort and I be I’ve started the year on a great footing because of it. Continue success Jeb! Never stop adventuring!

I grew up in Washington DC, but have been living in Southern California since 1961. In the year 2001 my high school class was having its 50th reunion. Since I was now retired with plenty of time I decided to go by AMTRAK. That convinced me that for me airline travel was a thing of the past. Since then I have been back every year until 2021. Usually I go from here to Chicago, then the the capital limited to DC. Since two of my kids live in Boston sometimes I AMTRAK it there and then down to DC. Coming home I reverse the route. I have also taken AMTRAK from DC to New Orleans and from there the route through TEXAS back to LA. I have taken every route from LA to Chicago including the route from Seattle. Two years ago. the number of orbits the earth has made around the sun with me as a passenger started getting to me so I haven't made the trip since. Then I discovered site like this one where I can again feel the joy of travel. Thank you all so very very much for helping to make and old man feel young again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You must be one of the most optimistic, uplifting vloggers ever. My mood is always boosted after spending time with you. Thank you so much, Jeb, for your generous sharings.

Never going to forget riding Amtrak to Chicago, with a friend, as a kid. Killing time and exploring Union Station, while waiting for my friend's dad, who was an Amtrak conductor. Union Station's interior was an amazing representation of a bygone era. Countless times those same trains passed by my childhood home, a few houses from the local rail yards. The horn, rumble and earth shaking vibration all a several times daily experience. It surprises me how much I miss it. This also reminds me of how much I miss my own Dad. I can still see him, on one of his regular strolls down to the corner. Standing and watching this great metal serpent go by. Lost in his own thoughts and memories.

A 66 hour trip all in 37 minutes, stunning!

A long time ago, my father worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway. Prunes were nicknamed CPR strawberries. They were an essential addition for regularity.

I’ve made this trip dozens of times! I actually got stuck in Chicago during a major blizzard and the trip last an entire week as Amtrak had to pay for us to stay in a hotel because the tracks were frozen. They give you food vouchers and actually put us in a really nice hotel downtown for 3 nights. For anyone reading this always make sure you get a lower level seat if you can. Much quieter and more convenient or get a sleeper.

This reminds me of being a kid, watching travel shows on PBS. Great editing and commentary!

Texas as a whole is full of character yet has its fair share of characters also.

I love when he says "the scenery is less dramatic..." while the train is going past areas that could be considered slums.

Edited tremendously well, this video made me truly forget everything else in my life for 37 minutes! Thank you Jeb as always!

Totally inspiring! Been over a decade since I last visited your beautiful country and your video has woken me up to the fact that I have to return ASAP and experience one of these magnificent rail journeys! Now 70 years old, I must wake up and smell the coffee while I still have the time! Thank you, thank you! Paul UK

Texas be a big boy. Driving East/West on I-10 in Texas from Orange TX. on the Louisiana border to El Paso, TX. on the New Mexico border takes 13 hrs. of hard driving. 850 miles. Gotta love it.