Train vs train
Alaska Railroad's Aurora Winter Train vs Amtrak's Empire Builder
Alaska Railroad's Aurora Winter Train appears in 5 packaged vacations from $2,695; Amtrak's Empire Builder in 12 from $1,495. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.
| Alaska Railroad's Aurora Winter Train | Amtrak's Empire Builder | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Scenic or scheduled service | Scenic or scheduled service |
| Trips that ride it | 5 | 12 |
| Operators selling it | 1 | 1 |
| Trip durations | 7 to 8 days | 5 to 14 days |
| Cheapest trip | $2,695 | $1,495 |
| Median trip price | $3,095 | $3,395 |
| Core countries | United States | Canada, 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 Empire Builder: the trips
- America's Great National Parks13d · $5,999
- America's Treasures & Natural Wonders12d · $6,299
- Calgary Stampede, Canadian Rockies & Glacier10d · $5,799
- Empire Builder with Alaska Cruise11d · $3,395
- Empire Builder - Glacier National Park & Alaska Cruise14d · $5,295
- Empire Builder with Glacier National Park - Chicago to Seattle7d · $2,295