The California Zephyr — Amtrak’s flagship long-distance route running 2,438 miles from Chicago to Emeryville, California — is regularly described in travel media as one of the most scenic train rides ...
We all know air travel is the fastest way to get somewhere. For speed, you aren't going to beat a 500+ mile per hour pace on a big ol' jet airliner, to quote the Steve Miller Band. Taking a road trip ...