As I'm learning, Amtrak is a collection of once independent train services around the country. Each has a rich history which I'll be learning about as I do this trip. There are about 30 such lines but here are the ones I will be traveling on in order.
I'll be posting more about the train stations I'll be seeing and probably spending way too much time at as I go around the USA.
- Lake Shore Limited
Daily Service between NYC and Chicago - City Of New Orleans
Daily Service between Chicago and New Orleans (It really does pull out of Kankakee like the song says) - Sunset Limited
Amtrak's most southern route between New Orleans and Los Angeles - Texas Eagle
My little crazy detour to Austin via San Antonio - Coast Starlight
Los Angeles to Seattle but I'm detouring to San Diego then up to Portland - Empire Builder
Amtrak's most northern route from Portland to Chicago - Cardinal
Chicago to New York taking a more southern route than the Lake Shore Limited
Your itinerary sounds very exciting. I hope you really enjoy this journey.
Good luck!
Travel hopefully.
I’ll be posting information on the train stations where I will be getting off.
Will use the site as my resource for the trip while I’m keeping everyone up-to-date.
great read