Train vs train
Amtrak's Empire Builder vs Pacific Surfliner
Amtrak's Empire Builder appears in 12 packaged vacations from $1,495; Pacific Surfliner in 10 from $219. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.
| Amtrak's Empire Builder | Pacific Surfliner | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Scenic or scheduled service | Scenic or scheduled service |
| Trips that ride it | 12 | 10 |
| Operators selling it | 1 | 1 |
| Trip durations | 5 to 14 days | 3 to 21 days |
| Cheapest trip | $1,495 | $219 |
| Median trip price | $3,395 | $1,439 |
| 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
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