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 Zephyr | Pacific Surfliner | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Scenic or scheduled service | Scenic or scheduled service |
| Trips that ride it | 7 | 10 |
| Operators selling it | 1 | 1 |
| Trip durations | 5 to 17 days | 3 to 21 days |
| Cheapest trip | $795 | $219 |
| Median trip price | $4,699 | $1,439 |
| 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
Pacific Surfliner: the trips
- Bay, Wine, and Waves7d · $629
- California Coast9d · $1,129
- California Dreamin9d · $1,469
- Discover Americas West - Vancouver to San Diego13d · $2,269
- Grand Pacific Coast Rail Journey21d · $4,279
- San Diego Getaway Roundtrip from Los Angeles3d · $319