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The Coast Starlight is a long-distance passenger train operated by Amtrak on the West Coast of the United States between Seattle and Los Angeles via Portland and the San Francisco Bay Area. The train, which has operated continuously since Amtrak's formation in 1971, was the first to offer direct service between Seattle and Los Angeles.
RIDE THE RAILS: 12 best Amtrak vacations and scenic train rides in North America The Green Mountain State is known for its autumn displays with oak, maple, and ash trees exploding in rainbow pops ...
Amtrak later revived the name for its Los Angeles to Seattle service known as the Coast Starlight. A 1966 study by the Stanford Research Institute found that it cost the Southern Pacific $18.41 to transport a passenger on the Coast Daylight between Los Angeles and San Francisco (equivalent to $173 in 2023), roughly twice that of air or bus service.
Amtrak's long-distance routes form the backbone of the US national rail network, providing an alternative to intercity drives or flights. They are also noted for their scenery, and are popular as vacations and experiential travel. [4] A few routes provide direct service to National Parks, [note 1] with Amtrak Thruway buses reaching many more. [5]
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Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Ohio. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Ohio is a hidden gem for fall foliage lovers. Departing from stations like Rockside, Akron, and Peninsula, this ...
The train operated under contract with Amtrak and used both Amtrak locomotives and crews. It typically ran on freight only routes that had not seen passenger service in more than 50 years. Some of the more popular routes included the Los Angeles–Washington, D.C., transcontinental (taking eight days) [3] and the Rocky