Amtrak southwest chief chicago to los angeles 🚂 🇺🇸 | 40+ hours alone | solo train travel vlog

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  • Опубліковано 29 вер 2024

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  • @Sojournies
    @Sojournies  7 днів тому +21

    I only have a few overnight trains left on my US bucket list, so I was really excited to take this one to Los Angeles! As a Midwesterner I loveeeee the views of the Southwest so much. How y'all feeling about this ride? Which activity would you do?

    • @fafolguy
      @fafolguy 5 днів тому +5

      I'm taking the California Zephyr in January for my birthday. TBH, intermittent reading and napping sounds amazing! :)

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  5 днів тому +2

      @@fafolguy Oh yay! Honestly those are the two best ways to enjoy train travel 😂 safe travels!

  • @peggyfranklin715
    @peggyfranklin715 7 днів тому +13

    You made the journey seem really fun.

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  7 днів тому +1

      @@peggyfranklin715 thank you! Definitely gotta make the most of it haha

  • @SoCaliana
    @SoCaliana 7 днів тому +10

    You are so beautiful and have so much fun traveling! Love your videos :)

  • @manlan8
    @manlan8 7 днів тому +8

    Looks like a great trip. I have done a few long distance Amtrak trips and splurged on the sleeper car a couple times, but I haven't taken any trips west of Chicago yet, so that's definitely in the plans for me.

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  7 днів тому +1

      @@manlan8 thank you and I hope you enjoy your next adventure!

  • @dannettejackson202
    @dannettejackson202 5 днів тому +5

    I've never been on a train 🚂 for travel. I just take a plane or 🚗 to get there. It does look interesting and the view of the desert 🏜️ sunset 🌇 is simply breathtakinly gorgeous!! 😍

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  4 дні тому

      @@dannettejackson202 thank you! And you should def plan a train ride. I recommend people do it at least once!

  • @OneGina83
    @OneGina83 6 днів тому +7

    I always wanted to this but $1100 is stopping me. I just do short trips

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  5 днів тому +1

      @@OneGina83 yeah the rooms definitely aren’t cheap lol!

    • @711g
      @711g 4 дні тому +10

      Coach isn't too bad, if you plan your food and spend most of your time in the observation car. I went coast to coast, DC to San Diego for $234.

  • @PMConwaySr
    @PMConwaySr 6 днів тому +6

    Greetings Queen ✨
    Thanks for being so open and honest about your experience with the ride. I’ve been waiting for one of us to share the 411,
    Now I know the best way to travel and what to expect!
    Thanks Again 🙏🏽

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  6 днів тому +1

      You're welcome! I hope you enjoy!

  • @24macoco
    @24macoco 5 днів тому +5

    Sighhhh let go to Amtrak and book me a trip 😂

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  5 днів тому +1

      @@24macoco hahaha sorry not sorryyyy 😂

  • @BlackUnicornVlogs
    @BlackUnicornVlogs 7 днів тому +5

    Well, this video is right on time. I have been seriously thinking of taking this route just to see the views and for the experience before heading back to Europe. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  7 днів тому +1

      You're welcome! We could switch cause I need to go back to Europe to experience more train travel haha

    • @711g
      @711g 4 дні тому

      Do it! It's great!

  • @whatchuknowboutme
    @whatchuknowboutme 5 днів тому +4

    now i wanna take an amtrak trip!

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  5 днів тому

      @@whatchuknowboutme yaaaas

  • @audrarichards103
    @audrarichards103 4 дні тому +3

    Hello, I always take a word search for travel, and I always write the date and place where I am when starting the puzzle. I keep them for kinda a journal of my trip😊

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  День тому

      @@audrarichards103 omg yesss so do that too!

  • @valeriesmith7261
    @valeriesmith7261 3 години тому +2

    I'm planning this trip. Thanks for all the tips and I love your delivery. So calming!

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  3 години тому

      You're welcome and oh yay have fun!! Thank you so much!

  • @claudieskitty
    @claudieskitty 4 дні тому +2

    Thank you so so much. The call with your mom where you didn't want to do anything more than say where you were and she says, "I love you more!" Reminded me of me and my mom when I traveled. Thank you. #NewSubscriber

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  4 дні тому

      @@claudieskitty awww yes you’re welcome! A mom’s love is so so special to us travelers ❤️

  • @monis.4382
    @monis.4382 5 днів тому +3

    I enjoyed watching your experience! Seemed pretty cool! Thanks for sharing!

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  5 днів тому +1

      @@monis.4382 thank you and you’re welcome!

  • @NardiaK
    @NardiaK 4 дні тому +2

    First video I watched of yours and immediately subscribed 💖💖💖🤎🤎🤎

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  День тому

      @@NardiaK yayyy welcome!!! ✨

  • @lenerouse9977
    @lenerouse9977 4 дні тому +2

    I just subscribed to your channel loving the vibes 🎉

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  4 дні тому

      @@lenerouse9977 thank you and welcome!!

  • @simplyhealthandwellness
    @simplyhealthandwellness День тому +2

    Amtrak is trippin not having wifi! Smh 😂

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  День тому +3

      @@simplyhealthandwellness haha I don’t really care too much tbh but I do hope they get a remote work car one day! I think people would like that a lot

  • @samirascarlett
    @samirascarlett 4 години тому +1

    Random tidbit, the music at around the 12 minute mark was used as a sample for Brian McKnights "if youre ready to learn" which i couldnt stop hearing while it was playing lol. Great vid.

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  3 години тому

      Ooooh wait now I got to go listen lol! Thank you haha

  • @33Kellymc
    @33Kellymc День тому +1

    Wow! Love the vibe! What a great trip. This is how I would take my solo trip as well. Plenty of books, music, coloring! Awesome, you look great too! ❤❤

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  День тому

      @@33Kellymc thank you and yessss agreed ✨

  • @poet82n
    @poet82n 22 години тому +1

    I love this so much. As a writer, I've always wanted to do a train ride and just work on my novel (20 years in the making) lol. Will definitely have to book one for next year.

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  20 годин тому +1

      @@poet82n yessss this would be perfect for a writer!! I hope you get to do it!

  • @dclaiborne4085
    @dclaiborne4085 День тому +1

    Thank you for this!!! I've been wanting to take trips like this❤!!!!

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  День тому

      @@dclaiborne4085 you’re welcome and I hope you go one day!

  • @goldenrelaxationstudios
    @goldenrelaxationstudios 3 дні тому +2

    Yes! Omg. I was considering doing this from Detroit. I will do this for sure when I move back to LA.

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  День тому +1

      @@goldenrelaxationstudios oh nice, I hope you enjoy it!!

    • @goldenrelaxationstudios
      @goldenrelaxationstudios День тому +1

      @@Sojournies lol im actually on amtrak now 🤣

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  День тому +1

      @@goldenrelaxationstudios haha periodt! Safe travels and enjoy your trip!

  • @711g
    @711g 4 дні тому +1

    Hi. Nice video. I just did this trip two weeks ago solo in coach, though,lol. It was so nice and a must do!

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  День тому +1

      @@711g nice! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @terriarheghan3676
    @terriarheghan3676 20 годин тому +1

    Nice, always wanted to do this!👍🏽❤️🖤💚

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  19 годин тому

      @@terriarheghan3676 thanks - and it’s def worth the experience!

  • @yogavibeswithjessie4433
    @yogavibeswithjessie4433 День тому +1

    Love your travel vibe! Peace ✌️ and safe travels

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  День тому

      @@yogavibeswithjessie4433 thank you!!

  • @biancamckinnon4043
    @biancamckinnon4043 14 годин тому +1

    Are you able to lock your cabin when you're not in it?

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  8 годин тому +1

      @@biancamckinnon4043 they only lock from the inside! I’ve never had any issues with thieves tho and I normally carry my valuables with me to the observation car

  • @Spaceandgrace-z7p
    @Spaceandgrace-z7p День тому +1

    First time here! This looked like so much fun. 😊

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  8 годин тому

      @@Spaceandgrace-z7p welcome and yesss I had a good time haha!

  • @LisaLeach-o1q
    @LisaLeach-o1q 5 днів тому +2

    This was so cool to see! How long did you live in St. Louis? That’s where I live. I’ve taken the train from here to Chicago a couple of times. I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing your other vlogs 😊

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  5 днів тому

      @@LisaLeach-o1q yay, welcome! And I was in St. Louis for two years for grad school ✨

  • @simplyhealthandwellness
    @simplyhealthandwellness День тому +1

    This was a whole vibe! Safe travels ❤

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  День тому +1

      @@simplyhealthandwellness thank you!! ✨

  • @JustCallMeOlu
    @JustCallMeOlu 3 години тому +1

    This was awesome! Good job!

  • @portialemieux1740
    @portialemieux1740 3 дні тому +1

    Where are your rings from?

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  3 дні тому

      @@portialemieux1740 one was a gift and I bought the others while traveling!

  • @simplymerrion4823
    @simplymerrion4823 День тому

    New Subbie! Love your train rides!

  • @feliciaclark3900
    @feliciaclark3900 5 днів тому +1

    Sorry if you went over this already but could you show what all you packed and your luggage. I am an over packer please help.

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  5 днів тому +1

      Yeah you can watch my train travel playlist! It's linked in the description box

  • @maxbeezie9693
    @maxbeezie9693 День тому +1

    Wait...what?!? I thought they ha WiFi!

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  День тому +1

      @@maxbeezie9693 lol nope! I don’t mind it tbh but I know some people really really want it so hopefully one day they invest in it

    • @stace_d
      @stace_d День тому

      Lol, the trains that travel within the Northeast corridor have wifi

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  День тому +2

      @@stace_d and it’s not great wifi lol but they’re referring to this one which is not in the Northeast Corridor

  • @MidnightOracle8
    @MidnightOracle8 3 дні тому

    ♥️💜

  • @mothership9234
    @mothership9234 14 годин тому +1

    I’ve been wanting to do this!! It’s just so expensive

    • @Sojournies
      @Sojournies  8 годин тому

      @@mothership9234 it is! You definitely gotta save up for a room for sure