Train vs train
Amtrak's California Zephyr vs Empire Builder
Amtrak's California Zephyr appears in 7 packaged vacations from $795; Empire Builder in 69 from $599. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.
| Amtrak's California Zephyr | Empire Builder | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Scenic or scheduled service | Scenic or scheduled service |
| Trips that ride it | 7 | 69 |
| Operators selling it | 1 | 2 |
| Trip durations | 5 to 17 days | 5 to 26 days |
| Cheapest trip | $795 | $599 |
| Median trip price | $4,699 | $2,049 |
| 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
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