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Glacier National Park Getaway Roundtrip from New York City

Roundtrip Amtrak rail getaway from New York City to Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park Getaway Roundtrip from New York City, a rail journey with Amtrak Vacations

Amtrak Vacations runs this eight-day, seven-night independent rail vacation that travels roundtrip from New York City to Glacier National Park, changing trains in Chicago. The outbound and return journeys use two named trains, the Lake Shore Limited between New York and Chicago and the Empire Builder onward to Montana, accounting for 4 of the trip's 7 nights spent onboard. The remaining 3 nights are spent at Glacier Park Lodge, with 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners included, and the stay includes an interactive tour of the park and a boat cruise on Two Medicine Valley. The operator does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package, so the exact order of travel and touring days is not detailed here. It suits travelers who enjoy long-distance rail journeys and want a single destination stay bookended by train travel rather than a multi-city route.

What to know before you look closer

  • The Big Sky Circle Tour does not start until late June and the Two Medicine Valley boat cruise stops running in early September each year, so both seasonal highlights may not operate outside that window.
  • The roundtrip includes 4 nights onboard Amtrak trains, changing trains in Chicago each way, against only 3 nights at the destination, so more of the trip is spent traveling than at Glacier National Park.
  • The operator's evidence does not include a day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the daily schedule with Amtrak Vacations before booking.

Included

  • 3 nights' hotel accommodations
  • 4 Nights onboard Amtrak®
  • Roundtrip coach accommodations New York to Chicago on the Lake Shore Limited®; Chicago to Glacier National Park on the Empire Builder®
  • Big Sky Circle Tour of Glacier National Park (seasonal; does not run until late-June)
  • Two Medicine Valley Boat Cruise in Glacier National Park (seasonal; stops running early September)
  • 5 meals included at Glacier Park Lodge (3 breakfasts and 2 dinners)

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. Roundtrip coach travel is included: New York City to Chicago on the Lake Shore Limited, and Chicago to Glacier National Park on the Empire Builder, with 4 nights onboard the train.
Is this trip guided or independent?
It is listed as an independent rail vacation. The Big Sky Circle Tour, an interactive park tour, and the Two Medicine Valley boat cruise are included, organized activities during the stay.
Which trains are used?
The Lake Shore Limited between New York City and Chicago, and the Empire Builder between Chicago and Glacier National Park, both in coach class.
What hotel is included?
Glacier Park Lodge, for 3 nights in Glacier National Park.
When do the included tours run?
The Big Sky Circle Tour does not start until late June, and the Two Medicine Valley boat cruise stops running in early September.
What meals are included?
5 meals at Glacier Park Lodge: 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners.

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