Train vs train
Amtrak's Empire Builder vs VIA Rail® Canadian®
Amtrak's Empire Builder appears in 12 packaged vacations from $1,495; VIA Rail® Canadian® in 17 from $1,939. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.
| Amtrak's Empire Builder | VIA Rail® Canadian® | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Scenic or scheduled service | Scenic or scheduled service |
| Trips that ride it | 12 | 17 |
| Operators selling it | 1 | 3 |
| Trip durations | 5 to 14 days | 6 to 26 days |
| Cheapest trip | $1,495 | $1,939 |
| Median trip price | $3,395 | $3,309 |
| 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
VIA Rail® Canadian®: the trips
- Canadian Rail Experience - Toronto to Vancouver9d · $2,039
- Canadian Rail Experience - Vancouver to Toronto9d · $1,949
- Canadian Rockies and Lake Louise Explorer9d · $3,309
- Canadian Rockies and Lake Louise Winter Explorer9d · $2,029
- Canadian Rockies and Seattle Winter Discovery9d · $1,999
- Canadian Rockies Discovery Eastbound7d · $2,269