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I took a 35-hour train ride from Denver to San Francisco for $74. Here are 8 things that surprised me.

Diana Kruzman Jan 13, 2022, 23:26 IST

For just $74, I traveled through some stunning West Coast scenery.Diana Kruzman

  • I took a 35-hour Amtrak train from Denver to San Francisco, and there were some surprises.
  • Many passengers were only on the train for the first six hours, but they missed some stunning views.
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The businesses I encountered seemed to be leaning into the romance and nostalgia of train travel.

Shops in Union Station sold souvenirs emphasizing the romance of train travel.Diana Kruzman

The first leg of the ride from Denver to Glenwood Springs was surprisingly popular.

Many people were taking the train for the scenery, not the cost or convenience.Diana Kruzman
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Riding through the Rocky Mountains was an anticipated highlight, but starting in the Great Plains made it even cooler.

The views through the Rocky Mountains were absolutely stunning.Diana Kruzman

After Glenwood Springs, the train suddenly got a lot emptier.

The scenery after Glenwood Springs was no less spectacular.Diana Kruzman
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The portion of the ride through Nevada and California is totally underrated.

The high-mountain landscapes in the Sierra Nevada range near Truckee didn't disappoint.Diana Kruzman

If I hadn't found a discounted ticket, it would've been much cheaper and easier for me to fly.

The observation car got pretty packed in the beginning with everyone trying to catch a glimpse of the scenery.Diana Kruzman
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Amtrak has a rewards program for frequent travelers, and it's a surprisingly easy way to save money.

I'm starting to take Amtrak more frequently, including for work, and want to take advantage of the Guest Rewards program.Diana Kruzman

The train doesn't actually go all the way to San Francisco.

The train only took me to Emeryville.Diana Kruzman
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