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   What is a train vacation in America?

   • Each train vacation in America incorporates iconic train journeys into a well-planned itinerary that also includes visits to popular destinations, comprehensive sightseeing, incredible routes, and more. Choose from train trips in Alaska, popular USA Coast to Coast vacations, fall foliage tours, or visits to America's national parks by train.

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   Where can I go on a train trip?

   • Choose from train trips in Alaska, popular USA Coast to Coast vacations, fall foliage tours, or visits to America's national parks by train. You may select vacations with luxury train accommodations in sleeper cars or from an array of one-way journeys.

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   Why is America a great destination for a train vacation?

   • It... Rolling prairies, wide-open plains, and towering mountain peaks paint the picturesque backdrop as you explore America by rail. Add to that bustling metropolises, expansive national parks, and acclaimed historic attractions, and it is easy to see why the United States is the perfect destination for train vacations.

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   What can you do on a train tour?

   • Enjoy a hot meal in the dining car or the café as the train crisscrosses the country. While many of our independent train tours and escorted train tours include overnight train rides aboard iconic long-distance trains, there is a great selection of rail vacation packages that solely feature excursions aboard day trains.

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   What are the best train rides in America?

   • Below, you'll find the best and most scenic train rides across the country. On the West Coast, take in ocean views aboard the Coast Starlight (from Los Angeles to Seattle) or the Surfliner, which hugs the California coast for miles. On the East Coast, the Mount Washington Cog Railway takes you through the Mount Washington area in New Hampshire.

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   Where are the best long-distance train rides in the United States?

   • With stunning views of the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains, there's a reason this is one of the most popular long-distance train rides in the U.S. Hop off in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota, and again in Glacier National Park before finishing the trip in either Seattle, Washington, or Portland, Oregon.

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2. www.timeout.com › usa › things-to-do14 Best Train Rides in the USA For Gorgeous Views - Time Out

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   Apr 29, 2024 · From the West Coast to the East Coast and Hawaii and Alaska, the best train rides in the USA stun with scenery and views.

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3. www.lonelyplanet.com › articles › best-train-trips-usaThe 8 best rail journeys in the USA - Lonely Planet

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   • The Sunset Limited
   • The Coast Starlight
   • Metro-North Hudson Line
   • The California Zephyr
   • Amtrak Downeaster
   • The New Mexico Rail Runner
   • The Empire Builder
   • The Vermonter

   Route: New Orleans – San Antonio – Tucson – Phoenix – Los Angeles Distance and duration: 1995 miles (3211 km); 2 days Amtrak's Sunset Limitedis the ultimate American railroad ride and one of its most famous train journeys: east to west, coast to coast, clean through from the bars of New Orleans to the breakers of the Pacific Ocean. If you’ve always...

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   Route: Seattle – Portland – Sacramento – Los Angeles Distance and duration:1377 miles (2216 km); 35 hours Trace America’s “left coast” in all its varied splendor. The 35-hour (OK, it’s Amtrak, so maybe more) trip between Seattle and Los Angeles curves alongside crashing Pacific waves, cuts through America’s lushest agricultural land and passes belo...

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   Route: New York City – Poughkeepsie Distance and duration: 69 miles (111 km); 1½ hours Depart from New York City’s iconic beaux arts Grand Central Terminal, stopping to admire the ornate astronomical ceiling painting in the vaulted main concourse and to slurp up oysters and a martini at the famous Oyster Bar. Then roll through Manhattan and the Bro...

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   Route: Chicago – Omaha – Denver – Salt Lake City –San Francisco Distance and duration: 2438 miles (3924km), 51 hours 20 minutes For soaking up the scenic grandeur of the North American continent, nothing compares with Amtrak’s California Zephyr train. This classic three-day journey travels nearly 2500 miles (4000km) across prairies, deserts, the Ro...

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   Route: Boston – Portland – Brunswick Distance and duration: 145 miles (233 km); 3 hours 25 minutes As car-free city breaks go, this train escape is hard to beat, chugging from the downtown main streets of urban Boston to Maine’s rural greens in under four hours. That’s from the seventh most densely populated city in the US to the state with the hig...

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   Route: Albuquerque – Santa Fe Distance and duration:97 miles (156 km); 90 minutes One of America’s great unsung commuter railways, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express is a regional train that runs down the Rio Grande Valley, connecting the state’s largest city, Albuquerque, with its cultural and political capital, Santa Fe. On the way it crosses the...

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   Route: Chicago – St Paul or Minneapolis – Spokane – Portland or Seattle Distance and duration: 2764 miles (4448 km); 46 hours The Amtrak Empire Builder from Chicago to Seattle glides through Wisconsin's woodlands, Minnesota's lake country and the North Dakotaprairies en route to a western horizon swarming with snow-capped Rocky Mountain peaks. From...

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   Route: Washington, DC– New York City– Springfield – Essex Junction (Burlington) – St Albans Distance and duration:611 miles (983 km); 13 hours 45 minutes The Amtrak Vermonterruns once daily from Washington, DC to St Albans, VT. This is the most scenic route east of the Mississippi, especially in its northern reaches, where it snakes for four hours ...

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6. www.goodhousekeeping.com › best-train-trips14 Best Train Trips in the United States for Beautiful Scenary

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   Mar 7, 2023 · Visit great American cities, including Washington, Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles and New Orleans, on this 14-day cross-country journey. Included in the package is six nights of...

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8. www.travelandleisure.com › trip-ideas › bus-train10 Best Train Rides in the USA - Travel

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   • The Napa Valley Wine Train. The Napa Valley Wine Train takes riders through the picturesque wine country northeast of the Bay Area. The route follows a rail line originally built in 1864.
   • The Pacific Surfliner. Travel along the ocean on this Amtrak train that travels 351 miles through southern California. Start in San Diego and head north, stopping along the way in quaint ocean towns like Carpinteria, San Juan Capistrano, and Ventura.
   • The Coast Starlight. Ride up the West Coast on Amtrak's Coast Starlight, which goes all the way from Los Angeles to Seattle, passing through Santa Barbara, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and Portland.
   • The Grand Canyon Railway. The Grand Canyon Railway, which dates back to 1901, offers riders a lesson in history from the Wild West and the opportunity to see the beautiful scenery in this iconic region.

9. www.greatrail.com › north-america › usaEscorted USA Rail Holidays & Tours | Great Rail Journeys

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   Travel from San Francisco to New York City, exploring iconic sights enroute. Marvel at the incredible Grand Canyon, Yosemite National Park and Niagara Falls. Spend 17 nights in hotels and visit vibrant cities like Las Vegas and Chicago. Discover More.

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    Jun 24, 2024 · With Amtrak Vacations®, you can discover stunning destinations across the U.S. & Canada by rail! Browse train travel, Amtrak routes, and rail vacation packages.