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Rails to the Grand Canyon and Sedona

One-way Amtrak rail trip from Los Angeles to Grand Canyon and Sedona

Illustration of Rails to the Grand Canyon and Sedona

Amtrak Vacations runs this 7-day, 6-night rail vacation from Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon and Sedona, ending in Flagstaff. The trip starts with the Southwest Chief from Los Angeles to Williams, Arizona, then the Grand Canyon Railway carries travellers one-way to the South Rim, where a sightseeing tour is included. From the Grand Canyon, an included transfer moves on to Sedona for a sightseeing tour of its red rock landscapes, followed by a further transfer to Flagstaff. The trip ends with the Southwest Chief carrying travellers back to Los Angeles. Along the way there are 4 nights in hotels, including a choice of properties in Sedona ranging from the Amara Resort & Spa to more budget-oriented chains, and 2 nights onboard Amtrak. This suits travellers who want the Grand Canyon and Sedona covered in one trip, bookended by rail, without needing to plan the transfers themselves.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen US$60 since 4 Jul, to US$1,499.

US$1,559US$1,4994 Jul12 Sep

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

  • Amtrak Vacations publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; the evidence covers the train legs, transfers and hotel choices only, so confirm the daily schedule with them before booking.
  • The Sedona hotel is one of several options, ranging from the Amara Resort & Spa and Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock to more budget-oriented properties like the Hampton Inn Sedona and Holiday Inn Express Sedona, so which one you get depends on what you book.
  • Only 1 meal, a breakfast, is included across the whole trip; other meals are on your own.
  • The Grand Canyon Railway leg is one-way only, from Williams to the South Rim; the trip continues on to Sedona and then Flagstaff by transfer, not by train.

Included

  • One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Los Angeles to Williams; Flagstaff to Los Angeles on the Southwest Chief®
  • One-way Grand Canyon Railway train from Williams to the South Rim
  • Transfers from Grand Canyon Hotel to Sedona; Sedona to Flagstaff
  • 4 nights hotel accommodations; 2 nights onboard Amtrak®
  • 1 meal included (1 breakfast)

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From $1,499 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,499 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?
Yes. Amtrak Vacations includes one-way Coach travel on the Southwest Chief from Los Angeles to Williams and from Flagstaff back to Los Angeles, plus one-way travel on the Grand Canyon Railway from Williams to the South Rim.
Which trains are used?
The Southwest Chief and the Grand Canyon Railway.
What hotels are used?
Yavapai Lodge in Grand Canyon National Park, and a choice of Sedona hotels including the Amara Resort & Spa, Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock, Hampton Inn Sedona, or Holiday Inn Express Sedona - Oak Creek Hotel.
What meals are included?
1 meal: a breakfast at the Grand Depot Café before boarding the Grand Canyon Railway.

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