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 ZephyrAmtrak's Empire Builder
TypeScenic or scheduled serviceScenic or scheduled service
Trips that ride it712
Operators selling it11
Trip durations5 to 17 days5 to 14 days
Cheapest trip$795$1,495
Median trip price$4,699$3,395
Core countriesUnited StatesCanada, United States