Train vs train
Amtrak's Empire Builder vs Northeast Regional
Amtrak's Empire Builder appears in 12 packaged vacations from $1,495; Northeast Regional in 42 from $259. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.
| Amtrak's Empire Builder | Northeast Regional | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Scenic or scheduled service | Scenic or scheduled service |
| Trips that ride it | 12 | 42 |
| Operators selling it | 1 | 1 |
| Trip durations | 5 to 14 days | 3 to 29 days |
| Cheapest trip | $1,495 | $259 |
| Median trip price | $3,395 | $1,349 |
| 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
Northeast Regional: the trips
- America Coast to Coast15d · $2,669
- American Heritage10d · $1,509
- Boston and Cape Cod Getaway Roundtrip from New York City4d · $879
- Boston and New York City6d · $1,119
- Boston and Washington DC5d · $779
- Boston Getaway Roundtrip from Philadelphia3d · $519