Train vs train
Amtrak Cascades vs Amtrak's Empire Builder
Amtrak Cascades appears in 20 packaged vacations from $319; Amtrak's Empire Builder in 12 from $1,495. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.
| Amtrak Cascades | Amtrak's Empire Builder | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Scenic or scheduled service | Scenic or scheduled service |
| Trips that ride it | 20 | 12 |
| Operators selling it | 2 | 1 |
| Trip durations | 3 to 18 days | 5 to 14 days |
| Cheapest trip | $319 | $1,495 |
| Median trip price | $1,949 | $3,395 |
| Core countries | Canada, USA, United States | Canada, United States |
Amtrak Cascades: the trips
- Alaska and the Empire Builder Rail and Sail with the Norwegian Jade®12d · $2,369
- Alaska Rail and Sail with Denali National Park from Chicago18d · $4,619
- Canadian Rockies and Seattle Winter Discovery9d · $1,999
- Canadian Rockies Discovery Eastbound with Seattle11d · $3,419
- Pacific Northwest Fall Foliage6d · $869
- Pacific Northwest Southbound8d · $1,369
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