What Makes The California Zephyr Amtrak’s Most Epic Route The original California Zephyr was named by actress Eleanor Parker in 1949 and launched the following day, quickly gaining a reputation ...

Tunnel 41 allows people on the California Zephyr to pass through the most treacherous part of the California trail with ease.

The California Zephyr, the Empire Builder and the Sunset Limited offer multi-night rail journeys and extraordinary views of America that only a long-distance train trip can reveal.