Travelling from coast to coast across America is a truly spectacular experience.  There are several options by train, all of which have something different to offer.  With that being said, the most spectacular of these is undoubtedly travelling on the Lake Shore Limited from New York to Chicago, and then departing the “Windy City” via the California Zephyr to San Francisco.  The first section of this trip travels along the Hudson River.  This route offers the opportunity to break the journey in Chicago before heading to California on a two-night trip of a lifetime, starting across the Mississippi from Illinois to Iowa.  The views and landscapes are constantly changing, from the beauty of the Rockies and the Colorado canyons to the Nevada desert and the snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada, before running along the famous Bay Area.  It’s well worth breaking the journey again, perhaps in the “Mile-High City” of Denver, which is perfectly complemented by a trip to experience the scenery and wildlife of the famous Rocky Mountain National Park.