Train vs train
Amtrak's Empire Builder vs Cascades
Amtrak's Empire Builder appears in 12 packaged vacations from $1,495; Cascades in 7 from $1,149. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.
| Amtrak's Empire Builder | Cascades | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Scenic or scheduled service | Scenic or scheduled service |
| Trips that ride it | 12 | 7 |
| Operators selling it | 1 | 1 |
| Trip durations | 5 to 14 days | 7 to 29 days |
| Cheapest trip | $1,495 | $1,149 |
| Median trip price | $3,395 | $3,079 |
| 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
Cascades: the trips
- Classic Canada and Canadian Rockies with Seattle in Winter Eastbound11d · $3,029
- Classic Canada and Canadian Rockies with Seattle in Winter Westbound11d · $3,079
- Coast to Coast - Best of the USA and Canada29d · $7,149
- Glacier National Park and the Canadian Rockies by Rail11d · $6,749
- Grand Pacific Coast Rail Journey21d · $4,279
- Northern Exposure7d · $1,149