Train vs train
Amtrak's Empire Builder vs Sunset Limited
Amtrak's Empire Builder appears in 12 packaged vacations from $1,495; Sunset Limited in 17 from $509. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.
| Amtrak's Empire Builder | Sunset Limited | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Scenic or scheduled service | Scenic or scheduled service |
| Trips that ride it | 12 | 17 |
| Operators selling it | 1 | 2 |
| Trip durations | 5 to 14 days | 4 to 17 days |
| Cheapest trip | $1,495 | $509 |
| Median trip price | $3,395 | $1,629 |
| 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
Sunset Limited: the trips
- Coast to Coast - Southern Rails12d · $1,769
- Cowboy Country8d · $779
- Cowboys and Cajuns8d · $909
- East Texas and the Hill Country6d · $579
- Grand Rail Experience14d · $2,069
- Grand Rail Experience Roundtrip from Los Angeles16d · $2,189