Train vs train

Amtrak's California Zephyr vs Pacific Surfliner

Amtrak's California Zephyr appears in 7 packaged vacations from $795; Pacific Surfliner in 10 from $219. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.

Amtrak's California ZephyrPacific Surfliner
TypeScenic or scheduled serviceScenic or scheduled service
Trips that ride it710
Operators selling it11
Trip durations5 to 17 days3 to 21 days
Cheapest trip$795$219
Median trip price$4,699$1,439
Core countriesUnited StatesCanada, United States