Train vs train
Amtrak's California Zephyr vs Amtrak's Empire Builder
Amtrak's California Zephyr appears in 7 packaged vacations from $795; Amtrak's Empire Builder in 12 from $1,495. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.
| Amtrak's California Zephyr | Amtrak's Empire Builder | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Scenic or scheduled service | Scenic or scheduled service |
| Trips that ride it | 7 | 12 |
| Operators selling it | 1 | 1 |
| Trip durations | 5 to 17 days | 5 to 14 days |
| Cheapest trip | $795 | $1,495 |
| Median trip price | $4,699 | $3,395 |
| Core countries | United States | Canada, United States |
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
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