Does the Amtrak SW Chief serve breakfast prior to arrival in LA?

1 Answer. Yes, it does have a breakfast available in the dining car, no reservations needed. ... If the train is on time, it should be arriving in LA sometime around 9:30am on the second morning and the breakfast service will end shortly before then.

1. How long does the Southwest Chief take?
2. What days does Amtrak Southwest Chief run?
3. What stops does the Southwest chief make?
4. Does Amtrak Southwest Chief have WiFi?
5. Can you talk on the phone on Amtrak?
6. Is the Southwest Chief scenic?
7. What is the cost of a roomette on Amtrak?
8. What does a Roomette look like on Amtrak?
9. Are Amtrak sleeper cars worth it?
10. Which is better Southwest Chief or California Zephyr?
11. How long is a train ride from Kansas City to California?
12. Does the Southwest Chief still run?

How long does the Southwest Chief take?

The Southwest Chief operates daily in either direction, transporting over 1,000 passengers every day. A full end-to-end journey covers about 2,265 miles and takes approximately 43 hours and 15 minutes to complete.

What days does Amtrak Southwest Chief run?

Currently, the Southwest Chief operates seven days a week. After Oct. 12, the Southwest Chief will leave Chicago on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The train will leave Los Angeles on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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 Southwest Chief have WiFi?

Officially there is no WiFi on the Chief.

Can you talk on the phone on Amtrak?

The Quiet Car is actually just like any other car on the train you're on, except that it offers a quiet and peaceful atmosphere for travelers. That means there's no talking on cell phones. ... Passengers can talk in the Quiet Car, but Amtrak requests that you talk quietly and only for limited periods.

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.)

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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Buy a Roomette, Bring a Companion Free.

What does a Roomette look like on Amtrak?

A Viewliner roomette has a picture window with two wide, reclining seats that face each other. In the middle of the seats is a pull-up table that unfolds. There's also an upper bunk with its own window and basket for reading glasses, etc. Right next to one of the seats is the “bathroom”.

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.

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.

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.

Does the Southwest Chief still run?

Currently, the Southwest Chief operates seven days a week.