Train vs train
Amtrak® California Zephyr® vs Empire Builder
Amtrak® California Zephyr® appears in 11 packaged vacations from $1,079; Empire Builder in 69 from $599. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.
| Amtrak® California Zephyr® | Empire Builder | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Scenic or scheduled service | Scenic or scheduled service |
| Trips that ride it | 11 | 69 |
| Operators selling it | 6 | 2 |
| Trip durations | 6 to 21 days | 5 to 26 days |
| Cheapest trip | $1,079 | $599 |
| Median trip price | $5,189 | $2,049 |
| 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
Empire Builder: the trips
- Alaska and the Empire Builder Rail and Sail with the Norwegian Jade®12d · $2,369
- Chicago Ultimate Getaway Roundtrip from Seattle8d · $599
- Coast to Coast - Seattle to New York10d · $1,469
- Coast to Coast - Seattle to Washington, D.C.10d · $1,439
- East Coast to West Coast Rail Experience10d · $1,609
- Empire Builder Rail Experience7d · $999