Train vs train

Amtrak's Empire Builder vs Southwest Chief

Amtrak's Empire Builder appears in 12 packaged vacations from $1,495; Southwest Chief in 58 from $739. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.

Amtrak's Empire BuilderSouthwest Chief
TypeScenic or scheduled serviceScenic or scheduled service
Trips that ride it1258
Operators selling it13
Trip durations5 to 14 days5 to 29 days
Cheapest trip$1,495$739
Median trip price$3,395$1,659
Core countriesCanada, United StatesCanada, USA, United States