Experienced travelers say the California Zephyr is one of the most beautiful train trips in all of North America. As you climb through the heart of the Rockies, and further west through the snow-capped Sierra Nevadas, you may find it hard to disagree. The Zephyr runs daily between Chicago and San Francisco, coursing through the plains of Nebraska to Denver, across the Rockies to Salt Lake City, and then through Reno and Sacramento into Emeryville/San Francisco. Connections in to San Francisco and Oakland stations via Thruway Bus Service at Emeryville, California.
Arrive at least 60 minutes prior to departure if you’re checking baggage or need ticketing/passenger assistance
Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure if you’re not checking baggage or don’t need assistance
passenger Baggage Information
Amtrak Express shipping available
Amtrak baggage service/storage available
Bike boxes for sale
No baggage carts
Shipping boxes for sale
Baggage assistance provided by Amtrak staff
Accessibility Information
No payphones
Accessible platform
Accessible restrooms
Accessible ticket office
Accessible waiting room
Accessible water fountain
No high platform
Wheelchair available upon request from Amtrak
No wheelchair lift
For further train travel information, please visit the official Amtrak website.