Dinner service out of Los Angeles on Amtrak Southwest Chief

1. Does Amtrak have a dining car?
2. Where does Amtrak Southwest Chief go?
3. What stops does the Southwest chief make?
4. Does Amtrak have food on board?
5. What is the cost of a roomette on Amtrak?
6. Are Amtrak sleeper cars worth it?
7. How much does it cost to ride the Southwest Chief?
8. Is the Southwest Chief scenic?
9. Is the Southwest Chief still operating?
10. Which is better Southwest Chief or California Zephyr?
11. Is there WiFi on the Southwest Chief?
12. How long is a train ride from Kansas City to California?

Does Amtrak have a dining car?

Aboard the Auto Train, complimentary traditional dining service in the Dining Car is offered as an exclusive benefit for customers in private rooms. Dining Cars feature seasonal menus with a variety of entree selections. Complement your meal with a wide selection of beverages, including beer, wine, spirits for sale.

Where does Amtrak Southwest Chief go?

The Southwest Chief runs between Chicago and Los Angeles, through the vast expanse of the fabled American West. You'll be mesmerized by this region's beauty and allure. We'll take you across the mighty Mississippi through eight states — past wheat fields and ranches, missions and pueblos, mountains and deserts.

What stops does the Southwest chief make?

The Chief stops in more than 30 cities, including Kansas City, Mo.; Albuquerque, N.M.; Flagstaff, Ariz.; and San Bernardino, Calif.

Does Amtrak have food on board?

From full meals to more informal café service, many trains have one or more options for onboard dining. ... Find out more about the meals available on overnight trains, onboard Café services and the enhanced dining options for Acela customers.

What is the cost of a roomette on Amtrak?

WASHINGTON – For those visiting family, friends or looking for an escape, Amtrak customers can travel in the comfort of a private room at a discounted price this summer. Now, when one person purchases a Roomette, one companion can join them for free.
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Are Amtrak sleeper cars worth it?

There is a world of difference between an overnight train ride in coach and making that same trip in a sleeping car. Yes, of course the sleeping car costs more, but if you figure it out carefully, it often is a reasonable alternative to sitting up all night in a coach seat.

How much does it cost to ride the Southwest Chief?

With 70 Amtrak Southwest Chief trips per day, there are a lot of great deals to uncover for the bargain hunter and Amtrak Southwest Chief tickets start at just $8.00.
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Is the Southwest Chief scenic?

It's a beautiful, scenic area and with the train's schedule you could spend two nights in Flagstaff and have a full day to sightsee there. (The train arrives around 10pm, stay the night, have a full day to sightsee, stay another night, and reboard the train eastbound back to Chicago at around 6am that next day.)

Is the Southwest Chief still operating?

Currently, the Southwest Chief operates seven days a week.

Which is better Southwest Chief or California Zephyr?

The Southwest Chief is scenic, but not to the level of the California Zephyr. However, if you are not getting sleeping accomodations, the California Zephyr is a significantly longer trip to the western terminus (about 8 hours longer), so you may want to factor in the longer ride into your decision.

Is there WiFi on the Southwest Chief?

Officially there is no WiFi on the Chief. However some Superliner cars do have WiFi routers on them and one of those cars could be on your train. ... However some Superliner cars do have WiFi routers on them and one of those cars could be on your train.

How long is a train ride from Kansas City to California?

Trip Summary

There are 2 daily trains from Kansas City to Los Angeles. Traveling by train from Kansas City to Los Angeles usually takes around 36 hours and 29 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Southwest Chief train can make the trip in 35 hours and 18 minutes.