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Independent Train Trips

See the best of America with an independent train tour. Travel at your own pace aboard the country's famous trains, following historic rail routes to popular destinations like New York City, Washington DC, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, and New Orleans not to mention the most spectacular national parks like Glacier, Yosemite, the Grand Canyon and the biggest and oldest of them all, Yellowstone.

Our customers love our Independent Train Tours tours

Grand Canyon Railway Rails to the Rim Adventure

28 Mar 2020

Raymond

“This was a great trip and a wonderful experience

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11 Nov 2019

DANA

“We booked an Alaskan vacation through Vacations By Rail. Everything from customizing the itinerary, booking the vacation and the vacation itself went so smoothly. We were so impressed with the trains and their staff. Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable. The trains were comfortable and the meals very good. It was absolutely amazing to be in the glass dome cars and watch the scenery and wildlife. Our vacation was so stress free as everything was so organized. We never had to worry about our luggage. It was always where it was supposed to be! We were spoiled and I want to book all future vacations through Vacations by Rail and travel by train!! We cannot say enough good things.

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Alaska by Land and Sea Featuring 3 nights in Denali

25 Oct 2019

DARYL

“I have and will continue to recommend this company. I also plan to use Vacations by Rail for some future travels.

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Glacier National Park Escape-Chicago to Seattle

04 Oct 2019

James

“Vacations By Rail was excellent in all areas of our trip, from planning, customizing it, and reservations. This is the second time we have used them and they are great.

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Deluxe Alaska Highlights

30 Sep 2019

BETH

“Our agent, Frank H, was great! He answered all of my many questions and together we discussed which was the right travel package for us. Everything ran like clockwork in Alaska. Our shuttles were on time, our reservations were waiting for us and the trip was everything and more that I had hoped for. I would definitely use them again!

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Glacier National Park & Chicago

22 Sep 2019

Ronald

“Really enjoyed the trip.

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Glaciers, Trains & Trails of Alaska

06 Sep 2019

NORMAN

“Well laid out plan with all vouchers ready.

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Alaska Wildlife Adventure

20 Aug 2019

Charlotte Mattingly

“Alaska was amazing. I am so thankful that we chose Vacations by Rail. Everything is handled for you. You go to the hotel, they give you your key, when you leave you hand in your key and move on. We had a full seven-day adventure we will never forget.

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Coast Starlight Experience

16 Aug 2019

Lynn S

“Vacations by Rail was great to deal with. Our travel advisor was Suzanne who was both personable & knowledgeable. Our issues were not with Vacations, but rather with Amtrak.We did 2 trips back to back, which included hotel stays. The hotels were high end & wonderful. We would not hesitate to deal with V by R again, & have already recommended them.

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