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Grand Canyon Discovery with Los Angeles

Independent rail journey from Chicago to the Grand Canyon and Los Angeles

Railbookers operates Grand Canyon Discovery with Los Angeles, a 13-day, 12-night independent rail package that starts in Chicago, Illinois, and ends in Los Angeles, California. As an independent package rather than an escorted tour, Railbookers arranges the rail travel and accommodations while travelers set their own schedule at each stop. After time in Chicago, the route heads south through the American heartland to Santa Fe, New Mexico, a city the operator describes as steeped in history and culture. From Santa Fe travelers continue to the Grand Canyon, where the itinerary calls for exploring the South Rim, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The trip then continues through Flagstaff and Williams, Arizona, before finishing in Los Angeles. It suits travelers who want a long, cross-country rail itinerary linking a major midwestern city, the Southwest desert and Southern California, without a fully guided schedule dictating each day.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator's description does not include a day-by-day itinerary and cuts off before describing the final leg to Los Angeles; confirm with Railbookers which segments are by rail versus by road, and the order of stops in Flagstaff and Williams, before booking.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in this trip?
Yes. This is an independent rail package, and Railbookers arranges rail travel as part of the route from Chicago to Los Angeles.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail package. Travelers explore each stop at their own pace while Railbookers handles transport and lodging.
Which places does the trip visit?
The route runs from Chicago, Illinois, through Santa Fe, New Mexico, to the Grand Canyon's South Rim, then Flagstaff and Williams, Arizona, ending in Los Angeles, California.
How much does it cost?
Prices start at 2,799 USD for the 13-day, 12-night package, about 215 USD per day.

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