Train vs train
Amtrak® California Zephyr® vs Amtrak's Empire Builder
Amtrak® California Zephyr® appears in 11 packaged vacations from $1,079; Amtrak's Empire Builder in 12 from $1,495. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.
| Amtrak® California Zephyr® | Amtrak's Empire Builder | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Scenic or scheduled service | Scenic or scheduled service |
| Trips that ride it | 11 | 12 |
| Operators selling it | 6 | 1 |
| Trip durations | 6 to 21 days | 5 to 14 days |
| Cheapest trip | $1,079 | $1,495 |
| Median trip price | $5,189 | $3,395 |
| Core countries | USA, United States, United States of America | Canada, United States |
Amtrak® California Zephyr®: the trips
- Mountains, Arches, and Canyons by Rail6d · $2,139
- National Parks Discovery on the California Zephyr8d · $2,919
- National Parks of the Southwest - Grand Canyon and Beyond7d · $1,079
- National Parks of the West with Canyon Spirit13d · $5,189
- Great American Rail Adventure17d · $4,272
- Grand Tour of the USA18d · $6,943
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