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Rail Vacations Across America
Enjoy the classic road trip experience with none of the hassle on iconic Amtrak trains

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Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon Railway Rails to the Rim Adventure
6 days$1,225 pp
  • Travel round-trip aboard Amtrak's Southwest Chief on a classic train journey
  • Explore one of the world's top natural attractions, Grand Canyon, and enjoy the historic Grand Canyon Railway
  • Travel on your own following a well-planned itinerary and locally guided tours
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Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park & Chicago
7 days$2,155 pp $1,955 pp
  • Explore Glacier National Park on your own and with guided excursions like a boat ride
  • Cross the Continental Divide aboard vintage Red Jammer buses on the Going-to-the-Sun Road
  • Enjoy a classic overnight rail journey aboard Amtrak's Empire Builder train
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Empire Builder to Glacier National Park
Empire Builder with Glacier National Park - Chicago to Seattle
7 days$2,095 pp $1,895 pp
  • Enjoy classic overnight rail journeys aboard Amtrak's Empire Builder train, traveling from Chicago to Seattle
  • Explore Glacier National Park on your own and with guided excursions
  • Cross the Continental Divide aboard vintage Red Jammer buses on the Going-to-the-Sun Road
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Journey Through the United States

With our specially created tour packages, America's national passenger rail network, Amtrak, allows you to embark on unforgettable train vacations from coast to coast. Our comprehensive tours offer you multiple ways to experience this vast country aboard many of Amtrak's famous routes.

Ride Famous Trains: California ZephyrEmpire BuilderSouthwest Chief, and more. 

Choose Your Travel Type: Independent itineraries to explore on your own or Escorted tours guided by a tour manager.

Popular Destinations: National ParksNew England Fall FoliageSouthwestern USCaliforniaPacific NorthwestThe Great Lakes, and more.

When should you travel to the United States? With such a vast landscape, that depends on your destination. While in the northern US the peak season is typically June to September, in the southern US peak is the spring and fall. Fall Foliage tours are very popular in New England and operate a short season during September and October.

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Grand Canyon
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Bryce Canyon
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Smoky Mountain National Park
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Glacier National Park
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Old Faithful, Yellowstone
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Mount Rushmore
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The Grand Canyon is one of the world's top natural attractions. Visit one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World on this exciting rail adventure. Beginning in Chicago, board Amtrak's Southwest Chief bound for Flagstaff, Arizona, the gateway to the Canyon. Upon arriving in Flagstaff, catch the historic Grand Canyon Railway for your journey to...

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Discover the beauty of the Southwest in autumn on this 9-day adventure featuring Arches and Mesa Verde National Parks, historic rail journeys, and the world-famous International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque. Your journey begins in Chicago, San Francisco, or along the California Zephyr route, with an overnight train to Grand Junction, Colorado.

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Last Chance 2025
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Last Chance 2025
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Travel through spectacular mountain scenery lit up with vivid colors on this fall tour along America's scenic East Coast. Stay in Massachusetts's capital city of Boston with time to explore its unique history and culture, then journey to the charming village of North Conway in the beautiful White Mountains - one of the most stunning locations to...

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Last Chance 2025
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Nature's majesty and American history abound on this journey through the Great Lakes shorelines, featuring Wisconsin and Michigan. Starting in Chicago, ride Amtrak to Milwaukee, before exploring the heritage and picture-perfect landscapes of Door County Peninsula. Next, venture through Michigan's Upper Peninsula and cross the Canadian border to...

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Discover five of America's beloved national parks on this rail tour to America's West. Start your tour with a classic overnight rail adventure aboard the Empire Builder, following the pioneer route into Big Sky Country. Here, we visit the first national park of the itinerary, Glacier National Park, surrounded by glorious natural spectacles. Moving...

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Last Chance 2025
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Watch as the warm hues of autumn overtake the landscape on this 8-day guided journey through New England. The tour begins as the group discovers the Colonial history of Boston. From Boston, we travel out of the city and into some of the best places for fall foliage viewing in all of the United States. The first stop is North Conway, where we will...

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Last Chance 2025
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Last Chance 2025
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The vibrant hues of autumn color the backdrop for this tour to some of New England's most historic and picturesque sites. This round-trip tour begins and ends in Boston, and in between, experience popular East Coast locations like coastal Kennebunkport and Portland in Maine, Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire, and Newport in Rhode Island. Delight...

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Last Chance 2025
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Before embarking on your 2,300 mile journey to San Francisco, take advantage of your time in Chicago by visiting the city's famed attractions such as the John Hancock Observation Deck, ride the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier or window shop down The Magnificent Mile. The city also offers a rich cultural experience with its several museums and the...

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Your two-night stay is in the heart of the unspoiled natural attractions and stunning beauty Glacier National Park. Wondrous displays of nature, historic lodges, and sightseeing through the forests and valleys of this complex ecosystem are highlights of your stay before returning by train to Chicago.

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Last Chance 2025
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Set your sights on amazing scenes of America's West with visits to six national parks on this unforgettable rail tour. The journey begins on Amtrak's Empire Builder, aboard which beautiful vistas of the Northern Prairies create the serene backdrop for the start of our trip. Our first visit is to Whitefish, where Glacier National Park's glaciers,...

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Ten days of mountains, glaciers, pristine lakes, national parks and unforgettable experiences beckon on this rail vacation. After an overnight journey aboard Amtrak's Empire Builder to Montana, spend a day amidst the awe-inspiring scenes of Glacier National Park before crossing the border into Canada. Admire the insurmountable beauty of Kootenay...

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The Old West's rugged frontier towns and renowned national historic sites are hallmarks of this 11-day escorted tour. We begin our journey across America's Western frontier by joining modern technology with nostalgic travel methods, riding Amtrak's California Zephyr from Chicago to Provo, Utah. The route takes us across the Rocky Mountains and...

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Our customers love our Vacations on Amtrak tours
Grand Canyon Railway Rails to the Rim Adventure
13/Jul
Susanna
5 stars
“We had a fabulous time. We love traveling by train. We did get a bedroom which is nice to have since you are on the train for many hours. The meals were delicious. The hotels were great. All the staff on the train, hotels and at the canyon were great....
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America's Treasures & Natural Wonders
12/Jul
Diane C
5 stars
“This was a wonderful vacation! We were able to see so many places. Our guide Janannie was so very knowledgeable and helpful. She knew all the best places to go and where we were most likely to find wildlife and gave us so much history of the areas we visited....
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America's Great National Parks
12/Jul
James Tomazich
5 stars
“The 32 hour train ride to start left something to be desired. However, once we got into the National Parks, each and everyday surpassed the previous day in shear beauty. It was a trip that left us wanting to come back
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New York to Niagara Falls
7/Jul
WARREN EARL NIDEVER
5 stars
“Good trip ok
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Coast Starlight with Alaska Cruise
6/Jul
LEONORA LOPEZ
5 stars
“It was a wonderful trip and a great adventure! I love the food on the train and on the ship. All our cabin attendants were great and the classes, sites and entertainment on the ship were great. I would highly recommend this trip.
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Pacific Northwest Coastal Adventure
25/Jun
Joyce Riche
5 stars
“The tour guide, Bill, was great!
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Empire Builder with Alaska Cruise
23/Jun
DEBRA CRAWFORD
5 stars
“Our first experience on Amtrak and it was wonderful. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. Loved our sleeping quarters. we also met so many fun couples on our three day trip.
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Coast Starlight Experience
23/Jun
RUDY MACK SR
5 stars
“fantastic experience
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Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands, & Yellowstone
13/Jun
Diane Grasso
5 stars
“The itinerary was wonderful. Our tour director, Sally Bell, was great, knowledgeable and informative. Tim, our bus driver was funny, pleasant and excellent. Would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a guided tour around our great Western National parks.
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Amtrak Tours

Traveling through 46 states and offering access to over 500 Amtrak destinations, America's national passenger rail network, Amtrak, allows you to embark on unforgettable train vacations from coast to coast. The travel packages featuring Amtrak trains are just as diverse as the routes themselves. Experience the beauty of the great American West aboard the Southwest Chief, departing from Chicago and traveling through New Mexico and Arizona. Venture to the country's perennially popular national parks, including Grand Canyon, Glacier and Yellowstone, via the railroad. Amtrak vacations aboard the California Zephyr offer a cross-country expedition from the Midwest to San Francisco. You even have the option to explore the historic and exciting destinations of the East Coast with a train trip aboard Amtrak's Acela or Adirondack. Best of all, you may choose between different travel styles for your Amtrak train trips, including independent and escorted journeys.

If you are looking for a weekend trip, Amtrak getaways are the perfect way to get a taste of a region. These packages last just a few days and include fantastic destinations like Chicago, Toronto, New York City, Seattle, Los Angeles and even national parks and Niagara Falls. Another way to experience the wonder of the United States is with a combination cruise and train trip. These tours allow travelers to begin their experience with time aboard an Amtrak train, such as the Coast Starlight, the California Zephyr or the Empire Builder, and later join a cruise ship to explore some of the most scenic waterways in the country. Contact an agent to learn how to make your travel dreams a reality.

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