Train vs train

Empire Builder vs Pacific Surfliner

Empire Builder appears in 69 packaged vacations from $599; Pacific Surfliner in 10 from $219. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.

Empire BuilderPacific Surfliner
TypeScenic or scheduled serviceScenic or scheduled service
Trips that ride it6910
Operators selling it21
Trip durations5 to 26 days3 to 21 days
Cheapest trip$599$219
Median trip price$2,049$1,439
Core countriesCanada, United StatesCanada, United States