Traveling from San Francisco to New York City

From: "Alexander Duncan" alexdevinduncan@msn.com

I am writing a short story. The lead character in my story is a young man who is traveling with his uncle from San Francisco to New York City.

What would this trip look like?

Is it a direct trip? If not -- what stops are made along the way?

How long did the trip take?

What did it cost? My characters are wealthy and traveled first class. ...

—Alex