Coast to Coast: New York to San Francisco

Arrive in New York and transfer on your own to your centrally-located hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight New York City.

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.

This morning, continue your explorations of the city before the train journey to Chicago later this afternoon. Highlights on this overnight route along include West Point Academy, Bannerman's Castle and a journey alongside the Hudson River. Overnight train.

Arriving in Chicago, transfer on your own to your centrally-located hotel. Then, enjoy the 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

Enjoy a leisurely morning before transferring to the rail station this afternoon to board the California Zephyr. Settle into your onboard accommodations and spend your day aboard the train with a good book, meeting fellow travelers, or enjoying the passing scenery from the glass-walled Sightseer Lounge car. Overnight train.

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.

Spend the day onboard, enjoying the passing scenery. Arriving in San Francisco in the early evening, 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.

Spend the day exploring San Francisco on a guided tour of the city's 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.

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