Coast to Coast Across the USA

What to know before you look closer

• There are 32 accommodation options listed across tiers and cities rather than one fixed hotel per stop; the specific property used depends on the tier selected, not consecutive stays at a named chain.
• Only 2 meals are included across the full 16 days, 1 breakfast and 1 dinner. All other meals are not covered.
• The three overnight Amtrak journeys (days 6, 8, and 11) are booked in Coach accommodations rather than a sleeper cabin or private roomette.

The moments this trip is built around

• Day 6Amtrak's Capitol Limited departs Washington, DC in the afternoon for an overnight trip to Chicago.
• Day 8The Southwest Chief travels south toward the Grand Canyon through plains, deep forests, wheat fields, and desert.
• Day 10The Grand Canyon Railway carries travelers from Williams to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, followed by a guided tour of the region.
• Day 11After a morning at the South Rim, the Grand Canyon Railway returns to Williams for dinner, followed by an evening departure on the Southwest Chief westbound to California.
• Day 13The Coast Starlight follows the Pacific Ocean coastline on the journey from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

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Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?

Yes. The package includes one-way Amtrak Coach travel on the Northeast Regional, Capitol Limited, Southwest Chief, and Coast Starlight routes from New York City to San Francisco, plus a roundtrip on the Grand Canyon Railway from Williams.

Is this an escorted or independent tour?

It is an independent rail vacation. Sightseeing in each city runs on hop-on, hop-off tours rather than an escorted guide, and day 1 in New York is entirely free time.

Do you sleep on the train?

Yes, on three nights. Amtrak's Capitol Limited (day 6, to Chicago) and Southwest Chief (day 8, to Williams, and day 11, to Los Angeles) are overnight journeys, all in Coach accommodations.

What meals are included?

Only 2 meals across the whole trip, 1 breakfast and 1 dinner. Other meals are not included.

What hotels are used?

The package draws from 32 accommodation options across different tiers and cities, ranging from properties like Hampton Inn to the Waldorf Astoria and Conrad New York Downtown in New York City, and the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC; the exact hotel depends on the tier chosen.