Train vs train
Amtrak's Empire Builder vs Silver Meteor
Amtrak's Empire Builder appears in 12 packaged vacations from $1,495; Silver Meteor in 10 from $399. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.
| Amtrak's Empire Builder | Silver Meteor | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 10 days |
| Cheapest trip | $1,495 | $399 |
| Median trip price | $3,395 | $719 |
| Core countries | Canada, United States | 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
Silver Meteor: the trips
- Colonial America By Rail10d · $1,559
- Miami and the Everglades Getaway Roundtrip from New York City5d · $649
- Miami and the Everglades Getaway Roundtrip from Washington, D.C.5d · $619
- New York City Ultimate Getaway Roundtrip from Orlando6d · $699
- New York City Ultimate Getaway Roundtrip from Savannah6d · $629
- Savannah Getaway Roundtrip from Orlando3d · $399