Amtrak Vacations
Coast to the Canyon Roundtrip from Seattle
Amtrak roundtrip from Seattle to the Grand Canyon via Los Angeles
8 daysfrom $1,419
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Amtrak Vacations · Rail vacation
Pacific Northwest
Coast Starlight rail trip through San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle
Amtrak Vacations packages this 8-day, 7-night rail vacation across three Pacific coast cities: San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle. The trip opens with two days in San Francisco, including a hop-on, hop-off tour past the Golden Gate Bridge and Chinatown, followed by a tour of the towering redwoods at Muir Woods and the town of Sausalito before boarding the Coast Starlight overnight to Portland. Two nights in Portland include a city tour of Pioneer Square and the Oregon Zoo area, plus an evening dinner cruise along the Willamette River, in a city known for its more than 30 local breweries. The Coast Starlight then continues to Seattle for two final nights, with a guided sightseeing tour that takes in Pike Place Market and a ride to the top of the Space Needle. This suits travellers who want a single-train, three-city rail trip with a guided tour or included activity built into most days.
What to know before you look closer
- The evidence lists 18 accommodation options across San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle, so the exact hotel depends on what is booked.
- Some evenings are left unguided, such as day 4 in Portland, described as "the evening is yours to discover."
- Only 2 meals are included (2 dinners) across the 7-night trip; the rest are on your own.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Your journey begins in San Francisco, the "City by the Bay." Visit one of San Francisco's most beloved attractions - Fisherman's Wharf. Enjoy your included dinner at the end of Pier 39 at a popular restaurant.
- Day 2overnight: San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Climb aboard a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of San Francisco! Stops include Chinatown, the Golden Gate Bridge, North Beach, Union Square, Golden Gate Park, the Civic Center, and many more.
- Day 3overnight: Onboard Amtrak
Overnight Onboard Amtrak
Today, you'll take a tour of the scenic Muir Woods and the charming town of Sausalito. Then, ride back to Fisherman's Wharf and travel on your own to the Amtrak station where you will board the Coast Starlight® for Portland.
- Day 4overnight: Portland
Portland, OR
The evening is yours to discover "The City of Roses." Portland has more than 30 local breweries and is a shopper's paradise as there is no sales tax.
- Day 5overnight: Portland
Portland, OR
Explore Portland on a City Tour of Portland. Highlights include Pioneer Square, the Oregon Zoo area, and many more popular destinations. This evening will feature a scenic dinner cruise in downtown Portland along the Willamette River.
- Day 6overnight: Seattle
Portland to Seattle
Travel to Portland's Union Station and board the Coast Starlight for Seattle. Upon arrival in Seattle, check into your hotel and start exploring all this beautiful city has to offer!
- Day 7overnight: Seattle
Seattle, WA
Enjoy a guided sightseeing city tour of Seattle, where you will visit all the city's top attractions, including the world-famous Pike Place Market! Your fun-filled day also includes a ride to the top of the Space Needle.
- Day 8
Your Journey Ends in Seattle
The moments this trip is built around
- Day 2A hop-on, hop-off tour of San Francisco stops at Chinatown, the Golden Gate Bridge, North Beach, Union Square, and Golden Gate Park.
- Day 3A tour of the towering redwoods at Muir Woods and the town of Sausalito comes before boarding the Coast Starlight overnight to Portland.
- Day 5A scenic dinner cruise sails along the Willamette River in downtown Portland.
- Day 7A guided Seattle city tour visits Pike Place Market and includes a ride to the top of the Space Needle.
Included
- One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from San Francisco to Portland; Portland to Seattle on the Coast Starlight®
- 6 nights' hotel accommodations; 1 night onboard Amtrak
- 2 meals included (2 dinners)
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Questions travellers ask
- Is train travel included?
- Yes, one-way Amtrak Coach travel on the Coast Starlight from San Francisco to Portland and Portland to Seattle is included.
- Which train is used?
- The Coast Starlight, for both the San Francisco to Portland and Portland to Seattle legs.
- What hotels are used?
- The package lists 18 accommodation options across San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle, including the Fairmont San Francisco, the Benson Portland, and Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel; the exact hotel depends on what is booked.
- What meals are included?
- 2 meals, both dinners: one at the end of Pier 39 in San Francisco and one on the Willamette River dinner cruise in Portland.
- How much walking is involved?
- The trip includes hop-on, hop-off city touring in San Francisco, a walk among the redwoods at Muir Woods, and a guided Seattle city tour that includes the Space Needle.
