In May 2024, monthly ridership was the highest since the pandemic began, with over two million trips on the system. May 2024 average weekday ridership came in at 17.9% over May 2023, with over 81,000 riders each weekday.
Amtrak Celebrates 75 Years of California Zephyr Service
In honor of the milestone and the daily operation of this iconic route, Amtrak released a Top 25 list of California Zephyr facts.