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America by Train

Rolling prairies, wide-open plains, and towering mountain peaks paint the picturesque backdrop as you explore America by rail. Add to that bustling metropolises, expansive national parks, and acclaimed historic attractions, and it is easy to see why the United States is the perfect destination for train vacations. Traveling aboard Amtrak trains, enjoy routes that take you from Chicago to the East Coast or the West, traveling cross country to explore the best the USA has to offer.

The beauty of taking a train across America is that your adventure begins the moment you board the train. Settle into your cozy onboard accommodations and leave the driving to someone else as you travel deep into the unspoiled natural beauty of the U.S.A. Admire the passing scenery from your seat or the train's observation lounge. Enjoy a hot meal in the dining car or the café as the train crisscrosses the country. While many of our independent train tours and escorted train tours include overnight train rides aboard iconic long-distance trains, there is a great selection of rail vacation packages that solely feature excursions aboard day trains. These passenger trains are just as historic and include scenic trains, such as the Grand Canyon Railway, Colorado's Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, and New England's Cape Cod Central Railroad.

Each train vacation in America incorporates iconic train journeys into a well-planned itinerary that also includes visits to popular destinations, comprehensive sightseeing, incredible routes, and more. Choose from train trips in Alaska, popular USA Coast to Coast vacations, fall foliage tours, or visits to America's national parks by train. You may select vacations with luxury train accommodations in sleeper cars or from an array of one-way journeys. With more than 100 vacations in the United States alone, you are sure to find the perfect itinerary.

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Bryce Canyon National Park
4.7 stars(64 reviews)
2023Sep
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Aerial Shot Of Three Majestic Glaciers Alaska
4.7 stars(84 reviews)
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Autumn Foliage In White Mountain
3.9 stars(63 reviews)
2023Sep
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Rocky Mountain Colorado Autumn
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4.1 stars(15 reviews)
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Tourist Traveling into Balloon Festival
4.0 stars(29 reviews)
2023Oct
2024SepOct
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$2,895 pp
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Devils Bridge Trail Sedona Arizona
2023Oct
2024AprOct
9 days from
$2,695 pp
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Alaska by Day
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4.8 stars(31 reviews)
2023JunJulAugSep
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$4,304 pp
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Durango Silverton Train
4.6 stars(21 reviews)
2023Sep
2024JunAugSep
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$5,495 pp
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Durango & Silverton Train
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4.5 stars(153 reviews)
2023AugSepOct
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Mount Rushmore
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4.4 stars(78 reviews)
2023AugSep
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Bryce Canyon National Park
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4.7 stars(64 reviews)
2023Sep
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Aerial Shot Of Three Majestic Glaciers Alaska
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4.7 stars(84 reviews)
2023Aug
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Autumn Foliage In White Mountain
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3.9 stars(63 reviews)
2023Sep
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Bison Herd Moulton Barn Grand Teton National Park
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4.2 stars(12 reviews)
2023JulAug
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Dead Horse Point National Scenic Landscape
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4.5 stars(163 reviews)
2023JunJulAug
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Glacier National Park Montana
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2023Aug
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Rocky Mountain Colorado Autumn
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4.1 stars(15 reviews)
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Bunches of Ripe Grapes
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4.9 stars(19 reviews)
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South Rim of the Grand Canyon
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Vermont Early Autumn Rural Scene
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Rockies to the Red Rocks Excursion Salt Lake City
7/Jun
LISA MAYS DOWDY
5 stars
“Amazing experience !
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Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska by Sea
5/Jun
GEORGE WILLIAM DICKINSON
5 stars
“what a trip, 17 days of bliss. planes, 3 trains and a 7 day cruse. everything went perfectly and surpassed all my expectations! Just WOW.
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Great Parks of the Southwest featuring the Grand Canyon
1/Jun
JOAN GOLINAR
5 stars
“This was our first guided tour in the US. It was tough finding a tour that hit all the major National Parks in Utah which is what I was looking for.We had a very experienced tour guide and novice bus driver. They worked well together and the guide was on top of reservations the entire time. She had time management down to a science and it helped that our other travelers were all very prompt. I was pleased with the amount of pre-programmed activities and time on our own. The hotels were very nice and convenient. I would tour with them again… might skip the initial train ride but overall I was satisfied with the trip.
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Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands, & Yellowstone
1/Jun
MARTIE DONALDSON
5 stars
“The trip was well planned. Our tour manager Mary was fun, knowledgeable, professional, efficient, and Awesome. Alex our bus driver, was also awesome. The scenery was mind blowing and the amount of free time vs tours/excursions was balanced. I would do another tour with Vacations by Rail!!
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Empire Builder Experience - Chicago to Seattle
30/May
PATRICIA A LONG
5 stars
“Personnel were great compared to train from Austin to Chicago. Very professional and helpful when needed. Train rooms and bathrooms were clean
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Grand Canyon Railway Rails to the Rim Adventure
25/May
CAROL THOMAS
5 stars
“AWESOME !!!! INDESCRIBABLE !!! AMAZING LETS DO IT AGAIN!!!!!
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Portland, Seattle & Vancouver with Victoria
24/May
RONALD LEE NEAL
5 stars
“This was the first time we’ve traveled by Amtrak. The first leg from Portland to Seattle it was 2 hours late. The second leg from Seattle to Vancouver it broke down and we had to take the bus there. Eric’s team did a good job of rebooking us on Grayhound although we were able to get a ride on another bus line that got us there earlier. As totally unreliable as Amtrak was we did enjoy scenic views and are considering booking another. We loved the Theodore Hotel. They gave us an upgraded room and the hotel was beautiful. We liked the Hilton the least. The prices were incredible $24 for a shot of tequila and $19 for a glass of the worst Chardonnay ever. Plus it was a short pour. The Seattle tour was the worst. On that trip the driver had no speaker so you couldn’t understand half what she said. Stops were very brief and it was all about the history and not much else. If we hadn’t got off at the Space Needle we would have missed that and the very beautiful Chihuly exhibit. Next to the Butchart garden were highlights of our trip.
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California's Redwoods, Rails & Wineries
22/May
TIMOTHY JAMES STOUT
5 stars
“A good blend of city, railways and nature.
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New Orleans Express
3/May
DORINDA UY
5 stars
“The first class accommodation at the lounge was perfect with the shower room ( complete with towels and toiletries), snacks and comfortable chairs. The meals in the train were savory and hot. Enjoyed every one of them. The train ride from Chicago to New Orleans went by pretty quickly with views of the Midwest towns. The hotels provided in Chicago and New Orleans were right in the center of downtown where you could walk to most places. Overall, all 4 of us enjoyed our experience!
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