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 ZephyrEmpire Builder
TypeScenic or scheduled serviceScenic or scheduled service
Trips that ride it769
Operators selling it12
Trip durations5 to 17 days5 to 26 days
Cheapest trip$795$599
Median trip price$4,699$2,049
Core countriesUnited StatesCanada, United States