34 hours on America’s most scenic train. Is it as dreamy as it sounds?
LA TimesThere are certainly more efficient ways to get from Los Angeles to Seattle than sitting in a metal box for 34 hours. Perhaps you’ve come across this train on Instagram, YouTube or TikTok, where people rave about its gorgeous observation cars — called “sightseer lounges” — boasting floor-to-ceiling windows and cinematic views of the Oregonian forest. You’re there for the scenery — not the amenities “Ticket for Seattle, welcome aboard,” our train conductor said with a chuckle as we departed Union Station. There’s nothing but time, so you might as well make some friends After pulling off our Chipotle drop, we started chatting with a man sitting a few seats away from us in the observation car. “So I’m not, like, dead and stinky by the third day.” The restless night of sleep is worth the beautiful views After sunset, the windows in the observation car became far less interesting, sending many passengers off to kill time in their seats.
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