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Three nights, 66 hours! Chicago – Texas – Los Angeles

Jeb Brooks
Jeb Brooks
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👁️ 3.8M views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 37:18
What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloOther · 3 nightsFrom ChicagoVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've fallen in love with the romance of Amtrak and it's time to put it to the ultimate test

this is the Texas Eagle Amtrak's longest route all in this trip will cover more than 2700 mil over 66 hours

I'm a little bit nervous I mean three nights is a long time to be on a train

the traditional dining is really good

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring your own pillow for comfort
Pack shampoo as Amtrak does not provide it
Use the Red Cap service for assistance with baggage

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Long duration on a trainIt's a relaxing route, and the comfort of a bedroom makes it manageable
Room securityRooms lock from the inside, and the creator never had a problem with that

Questions This Creator Answers

QWill Amtrak still have luster after a long trip?
QWhat is the experience like on Amtrak's longest route?
QIs the Texas Eagle worth adding to a bucket list?

Port Highlights

Texarkana3 Happy Bacon
Austin3 Happy Bacon
Dallas2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Amtrak’s TEXAS EAGLE will test your endurance. It’s Amtrak’s longest train trip over four days, three nights, and seven states! In this video, you’ll see the highlights of this 2,728 mile (4,390 km) journey from Chicago to Los Angeles through Texas. On Day One, we’ll stop in St. Louis, Missouri. On Day two and three, in Texas, we’ll check out Texarkana, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, and El Paso in Texas. We’ll see the hidden corners of New Mexico and highlights of Arizona before slipping into Los Angeles, California on the fourth and final day! From the Amtrak Meals to the Amtrak Stations and accommodations, it’s all here. I stayed in an Amtrak Bedroom, which is the absolute lap of luxury offered on Amtrak Trains. If you’d like to learn more about the other room types, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54SqYY_KwO0 Here's one about the Empire Builder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYhuB2uzN9k Here’s a link to our video about Amtrak's Southwest Chief: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYiMihP0OHU And, here's a video showcasing the California Zephyr: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1gRPEZdKyI Oh! Here's one we made comparing the Acela to a plane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVLnQFTazz8 Let's make this easy, here's a playlist of all of our train videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQhp4hw0kFepS_ZVMUVMsf43z3FYjn4cc 0:00 Introduction 5:00 Boarding the Texas Eagle 13:01 Day 2 of the Texas Eagle 23:28 Day 3 of the Texas Eagle 35:31 Day 4 of the Texas Eagle For more trip reports, please subscribe to my channel! http://www.JebBrooksFlies.com Check me out on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/JebBrooksFlies Check me out on Twitter, too: https://twitter.com/jebbrooks And don't forget to take a look at my travel blog: https://greenergrass.com/ Music: Setting The Table – Isobelle Walton Sun Through the Leaves – View Points It’s Only Us – Codey Randall We’ll Make It Through – Colton Walls Let It all out on Me (Instrumental Version) – Houses On The Hill Faster Car (Instrumental Version) – Loving Caliber The Beauty Within – Sleeping Vines Fall Into You (Instrumental Version) – Houses On The Hill It’s All For You (Instrumental Version) – Volcan Peaks Nothing Makes Sense Anymore (Instrumental Version) – Daniel Gunnarsson A Traveling Spirit (Instrumental Version) – Daniel Kadawatha Texas River – Brett Gregory Morning Hike – Lindsey Abraham Acoustic Snowflake 03 – Stefan Mothander Love the Way – Codey Randall I Bet You’re Cold (Instrumental Version) – Gamma Skies How To Go On (Instrumental Version) – Mike Parr Skip the Small Talk (Instrumental Version) – Gamma Skies Give Me Your Attention (Instrumental Version) – Candelion The Street Performer (Sting) – Martin Gauffin