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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.

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South Rim of the Grand Canyon
Heritage Tour
4.3 stars(144 reviews)
2024AprMayJunJulAug...
2025JanFebMarAprMay...
Independent
6 days from
$1,165 pp
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$1,165
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Moose Has Right of way Denali National Park
Independent
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4.6 stars(61 reviews)
2024MayJunJulAugSep
2025MayJunJulAugSep
Independent
7 days from
$2,241 pp $2,141 pp
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$2,241
$2,141
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5 days from
$1,392
$1,292
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Niagara Falls Aerial View
Independent
4.2 stars(17 reviews)
2024MayJunJulAugSepOct
2025MayJunJulAugSepOct
Independent
4 days from
$736 pp
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4 days from
$736
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Alaska by Day
Independent
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4.8 stars(35 reviews)
2024MayJunJulAugSep
2025MayJunJulAugSep
Independent
11 days from
$4,650 pp
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$4,650
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Skagway Alaska Chilkat Peninsula
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4.8 stars(13 reviews)
2024MayJunJulAugSep
Independent
13 days from
$2,549 pp
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13 days from
$2,549
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Alaska Railroad Traveling Through Mountains
Independent
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4.2 stars(8 reviews)
2024MayJunJulAugSep
Independent
8 days from
$3,440 pp $3,340 pp
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Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights
Independent
4.9 stars(13 reviews)
2024Dec
2025JanFebMar
Independent
7 days from
$2,785 pp
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$2,785
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Northern Lights
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2024Dec
2025JanFebMar
Independent
4 days from
$1,596 pp
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4 days from
$1,596
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California Zephyr
Heritage Tour
4.3 stars(27 reviews)
2024AprMayJunJulAug...
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Independent
5 days from
$713 pp
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$713
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Rocky Mountain Colorado Autumn
Independent
3.9 stars(16 reviews)
2024MayJunJulAugSepOct
2025MayJunJulAugSepOct
Independent
9 days from
$2,306 pp
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$2,306
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8 days from
$2,130
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Our customers love our Independent Train Tours tours
Alaska Northern Lights & Aurora Train
26/Mar
Tracy
5 stars
“This was a marvelous trip! We enjoyed it thoroughly and took advantage of scheduled events and those we scheduled ourselves. Train is terrific!!
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Northern Lights at Borealis Basecamp
24/Mar
Cynthia Bunch
5 stars
“Fantastic experience!
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Aurora Viewing at Chena Hot Springs
24/Mar
HEATHER
5 stars
“Chena was cool, but very crowded. Especially with only one restaurant.
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Aurora Viewing at Bettles Lodge
22/Mar
ALLISON R
5 stars
“The was such a great itinerary, I would return on my own to have more days at Bettles Lodge.
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Grand Canyon Railway Rails to the Rim Adventure - Los Angeles
26/Feb
VANESSA COLE
5 stars
“Great adventure
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Winter Escape to the Grand Canyon - Chicago Round-trip
10/Jan
ALLYN RICCI
5 stars
“It was a wonderful quick getaway for me, my husband, and 2 kids. They loved the train and we all experienced the Grand Canyon for the first time together. We will definitely be using Vacations by Rail for another adventure!
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Empire Builder Experience - Chicago to Seattle
20 Oct 2023
JEANINE Philadelphia
5 stars
“It was a fun experience. You get to meet a lot of nice people from all over the country/world. The train staff were friendly and helpful. I would suggest the longer version of this trip where you get a chance to get off and spend the night in some of the stops. That's my only regret!
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Rockies to the Red Rocks - 2 Day Rail
12 Oct 2023
Sharon Ball
5 stars
“Unfortunately I developed altitude sickness in my stay in Denver and had a very hard time enjoying my trip to the fullest. I ended up eating grapes and crackers instead of the delicious meals that were prepared for me. My friend thought we moved to slowly and I had to explain to here it was a sightseeing train. I loved the ride. Hopefully I will be able to take this trip again in the future and do a gradual climb before the journey. Thank you.
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Canada's Rockies & Alaska Cruise
04 Oct 2023
DAVID LEE SHIPLEY
5 stars
“This was a great trip. I would highly recommend it. The tours were great.
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