Train vs train
Amtrak's Empire Builder vs Lake Shore Limited
Amtrak's Empire Builder appears in 12 packaged vacations from $1,495; Lake Shore Limited in 30 from $259. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.
| Amtrak's Empire Builder | Lake Shore Limited | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Scenic or scheduled service | Scenic or scheduled service |
| Trips that ride it | 12 | 30 |
| Operators selling it | 1 | 2 |
| Trip durations | 5 to 14 days | 5 to 26 days |
| Cheapest trip | $1,495 | $259 |
| Median trip price | $3,395 | $1,379 |
| Core countries | Canada, United States | Canada, USA, 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
Lake Shore Limited: the trips
- America Coast to Coast - LA to Boston10d · $1,809
- Boston and Cape Cod Getaway Roundtrip from Chicago6d · $779
- Chicago Ultimate Getaway Roundtrip from New York City6d · $759
- Coast to Coast - Los Angeles to New York10d · $1,299
- Coast to Coast - Seattle to New York10d · $1,469
- Essential American Eastbound10d · $1,369