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Fred. Holidays (Fred. Rail Journeys) · Rail journey
Across the USA
Tailor-made Amtrak rail journey coast to coast from Seattle to Miami.
Fred. Holidays (Fred. Rail Journeys) specialises in custom rail journeys across the vast Amtrak network, which spans over 20,000 miles of track connecting major cities coast to coast. Rather than a fixed itinerary, the operator's travel specialists work with you to design a journey that suits your interests, pace, and schedule. You might board the Coast Starlight to hug the California coastline from Seattle to San Francisco, then switch to the California Zephyr to cross the Rockies and Sierra Nevada through Reno, Salt Lake City, and Denver. From there, countless combinations are possible: ride the Southwest Chief through Flagstaff to see the Grand Canyon, journey south on the Sunset Limited through Arizona and New Mexico, or head east on the City of New Orleans toward the Atlantic seaboard. With eight named long-distance trains operating across the network, you can reach Miami, Toronto, Boston, or any of the major gateways in between. Tailor-made packages work best for repeat rail travellers and independent explorers who want to design their own routing.
What to know before you look closer
- Fred. Holidays publishes no fixed day-by-day itinerary for this package; your route is custom-built with the operator's travel specialists, so confirm the exact trains, hotels, and timing before booking.
- The from-price and length of journey depend entirely on which trains and stops you select; there is no standard tour duration or cost.
- Hotel accommodation is not included in the package price and is booked separately.
Questions travellers ask
- Which trains are part of this journey?
- Eight main Amtrak routes are available: Coast Starlight (Seattle to San Francisco), California Zephyr (San Francisco to Chicago), Southwest Chief (Los Angeles to Chicago via Flagstaff and Grand Canyon), City of New Orleans (Chicago to New Orleans), Lake Shore Limited (Chicago to New York or Boston), Maple Leaf (New York to Toronto via Niagara Falls), Silver Star or Silver Meteor (New York to Miami), and Sunset Limited (Los Angeles to New Orleans). All routes can be travelled in reverse.
- Is the train travel included?
- Yes. Fred. Holidays includes rail and coach transport as part of the package; hotels are booked separately.
- How is this journey organised?
- This is a tailor-made holiday. Fred. Holidays' travel specialists build your itinerary to your requirements, allowing you to choose which trains to board, which cities to visit, and where to stop.
- Can I travel parts of the route in reverse?
- Yes. All eight Amtrak routes can be travelled in either direction, so you can build your journey in whichever direction suits you.
- How many miles of track does the Amtrak network cover?
- The Amtrak network covers over 20,000 miles of track across the United States, with over 300 trains running daily.
