Train vs train
Alaska Railroad's Aurora Winter Train vs Amtrak's California Zephyr
Alaska Railroad's Aurora Winter Train appears in 5 packaged vacations from $2,695; Amtrak's California Zephyr in 7 from $795. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.
| Alaska Railroad's Aurora Winter Train | Amtrak's California Zephyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Scenic or scheduled service | Scenic or scheduled service |
| Trips that ride it | 5 | 7 |
| Operators selling it | 1 | 1 |
| Trip durations | 7 to 8 days | 5 to 17 days |
| Cheapest trip | $2,695 | $795 |
| Median trip price | $3,095 | $4,699 |
| Core countries | United States | United States |
Alaska Railroad's Aurora Winter Train: the trips
- Alaska Northern Lights & Winter Nights – An Escorted Journey7d · $3,499
- Alaska Northern Lights & Aurora Train7d · $3,095
- Northern Lights & Alaska Highlights7d · $2,695
- Northern Lights at Borealis Basecamp8d · $2,795
- Ultimate Winter Wonderland: Iditarod & Northern Lights8d
Amtrak's California Zephyr: the trips
- Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta ft. California Zephyr9d · $4,699
- California Zephyr Experience5d · $795
- Colorado Rockies to Yosemite National Park6d · $1,895
- Grand Tour of the USA17d · $5,499
- Great Parks of the Southwest featuring the Grand Canyon10d
- Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands, & Yellowstone11d · $5,499