Coast to Coast : San Francisco to New York

Arrive in San Francisco and transfer on your own to your centrally-located hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure. This evening you may wish to dine at nearby Fisherman's Wharf, enjoy the charm of the Marina District, or explore the Embarcadero. Overnight San Francisco.

*There's so much to see and do in this iconic city. Speak to your rail specialist about adding additional nights or activities in San Francisco.

Spend the day exploring San Francisco a guided tour of the cities most iconic sights. Visit Chinatown, Haight Ashbury, travel across the Golden Gate Bridge, and stare up in wonder at the tallest living things on earth, the Coastal Redwoods in Muir Woods. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Pacific Coast before returning to the city for the night. Overnight San Francisco.

This morning transfer to the rail station in neighboring Emeryville, board the California Zephyr, and settle in to your onboard accommodations. The train is scheduled to depart around 9am. Your day aboard the train can be spent with a good book, meeting fellow travelers, or enjoying the passing scenery from the glass-walled Sightseer Lounge car. Overnight train.

When you awake this morning, the Zephyr will be departing Utah and headed into Colorado. Views of the Rockies will be the backdrop for the better part of today's train journey as you wind your way through tunnels and around mountain curves. Highlights of today's journey include Glenwood and Ruby Canyons and the famous Moffat Tunnel. Overnight train.

The California Zephyr travels through the cornfields of Iowa and across the Mississippi River en route to Chicago. You're scheduled to arrive late afternoon. Transfer on your own to your downtown hotel with your evening at leisure. You may wish to visit Millenium Park or Navy Pier this evening with a variety of lakeside dining and entertainment options, or perhaps you'll seek out the perfect slice of authentic deep dish pizza. Overnight Chicago.

Discover the beauty of Chicago and learn a bit of its history with an architecture tour* on the Chicago River. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore on your own, check out Wrigleyville, Willis Tower, or add one of the many optional activities available. Overnight Chicago.

*Chicago Architecture tours are available March-November. A bus tour will be substituted for December-February travel dates.

You have an entire day at leisure to visit one of Chicago's art, science or history museums, continue exploring some of the city's historic neighborhoods, or shop along the Magnificent Mile. This evening transfer on your own to the Amtrak station and board the Lake Shore Limited. The train is scheduled to depart around 9:30 pm. Overnight train.

Spend the day relaxing aboard the train, enjoying the passing scenery as the Lake Shore Limited travels its eastbound route. Highlights along your route include a journey alongside the Hudson River, Bannerman's Castle, and West Point Academy. Mid-afternoon you'll pass through the state capital of Albany, arriving in New York City around 7pm. Transfer on your own to your centrally-located hotel with the evening at leisure. Overnight New York City.

*Opt to stop en route with an overnight or two to Niagara Falls. Speak to a Rail Specialist for more information.

Deep dive into the city that never sleeps on a guided tour of its highlights. Experience the city by vehicle and by boat to see the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island , the Brooklyn Bridge, 9/11 Memorial, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, and more. Hear stories about the history and people that shaped America's largest city. Overnight New York City.

Your coast to coast vacation comes to an end this morning.

*There's so much to experience in this large metropolis. Speak to your Rail Specialist if you'd like to add additional nights or activities in New York City.