Train vs train
Amtrak's Empire Builder vs California Zephyr
Amtrak's Empire Builder appears in 12 packaged vacations from $1,495; California Zephyr in 88 from $309. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.
| Amtrak's Empire Builder | California Zephyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Scenic or scheduled service | Scenic or scheduled service |
| Trips that ride it | 12 | 88 |
| Operators selling it | 1 | 3 |
| Trip durations | 5 to 14 days | 3 to 26 days |
| Cheapest trip | $1,495 | $309 |
| Median trip price | $3,395 | $1,809 |
| Core countries | Canada, United States | Canada, United States |
Amtrak's Empire Builder: the trips
- America's Great National Parks13d · $5,999
- America's Treasures & Natural Wonders12d · $6,299
- Calgary Stampede, Canadian Rockies & Glacier10d · $5,799
- Empire Builder with Alaska Cruise11d · $3,395
- Empire Builder - Glacier National Park & Alaska Cruise14d · $5,295
- Empire Builder with Glacier National Park - Chicago to Seattle7d · $2,295
California Zephyr: the trips
- America Coast to Coast15d · $2,669
- America Coast to Coast - DC to San Francisco9d · $1,049
- America Coast to Coast - LA to Boston10d · $1,809
- America's National Parks9d · $3,469
- Americas National Parks Roundtrip from Chicago11d · $4,289
- Americas National Parks Roundtrip from San Francisco10d · $3,659