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Amtrak Rail Journeys
GETTING AROUND
Empire Service – New York to Buffalo
From the bright lights of New York to the
thunderous falls of Niagara, journeying through
New York state, this route hugs the Finger Lakes
region as well as the Hudson River Valley.
8 hour journey.
Pacific Surfliner – San Luis Obispo to San Diego
Traversing Southern California, this journey enjoys
unique views of the ocean as it curls along the
coast, stopping at Santa Barbara and Los Angeles.
6 hour journey.
Pennsylvanian – New York to Pittsburgh
This journey takes you through Pennsylvania with
scenic highlights including the Allegheny
Mountains, Pennsylvania Dutch Country and
Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle.
10 hour journey.
Sunset Limited – New Orleans to Los Angeles
Travelling along Amtrak’s southern-most route,
views include Bayou Country, the southwestern
deserts and California’s mountains.
48 hour journey.
San Joaquin – San Francisco to Bakersfield
A great way to travel through California’s Central
Valley, home to Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia
and Death Valley National Parks.
7 hour journey.
Texas Eagle – Chicago to San Antonio
This rail adventure takes you through the Land
of Lincoln, across the Mississippi River and into
the heart of Texas.
33 hour journey.
Texas Eagle also continues on to Los Angeles,
taking a further 33 hours.
From making its maiden voyage
between Philadelphia and New York
in 1971, Amtrak has grown hugely
to the point where it now operates
more than 300 trains daily across
21,000 miles of track. Providing a
great way to traverse the USA,
Amtrak connects 500 destinations
in 46 of the 50 states.
Whether you are making a short intercity trip or a
longer voyage crossing multiple states, Amtrak
offers both comfort and convenience. There are
many benefits to taking the train. Not only can you
sit back and relax instead of concentrating on the
road ahead, but it also allows you to enjoy the
scenery as you travel. Many Amtrak routes access
locations which can only be seen from the tracks,
affording some of the best views in North America.
With an impressive fleet of modern trains, Amtrak
are able to reach speeds of up to 150mph, making
them a time-efficient addition to any itinerary.
Most trains offer three choices of seating; Coach
Class, Business Class and First Class in addition to
sleeping accommodation options on many
long-distance routes. Accommodations vary from
single berths to bedrooms which sleep up to four
adults and boast a private bathroom and shower.
It is impossible to detail every route available so
we have selected some of our favourite longer
journeys to whet your appetite.
AMTRAK JOURNEYS
Acela Express – Boston to Washington, DC
Travelling in supreme comfort, this route visits some
of the biggest and most exciting cities in the USA
including New York, Baltimore and Philadelphia.
7 hour journey.
California Zephyr – Chicago to San Francisco
One of the most beautiful train journeys in North
America; travelling between Illinois and California,
it climbs through the heart of the Rockies and the
snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains.
52 hour journey.
Capitol Limited – Washington, DC to Chicago
On this historic line between Washington, DC and
Chicago, you’ll journey through the Potomac
Valley, alongside the Allegheny Mountains and
across the states of Ohio and Indiana.
18 hour journey.
Carolinian – New York to Charlotte
Departing from New York, this route explores the
wonders of North Carolina, travelling through
vibrant Charlotte and the state capital of Raleigh.
14 hour journey.
Coast Starlight – Seattle to Los Angeles
This spectacular route traverses the west coast,
accompanied by lush forests, the dramatic
snow-covered peaks of the Cascade Range and
long stretches of Pacific Ocean shoreline.
35 hour journey.
Empire Builder – Chicago to Portland/Seattle
Experience the rugged splendour of the American
West. From Chicago, cross the North Dakota plains
into Montana’s Big Sky country, then continue to
either Portland or Seattle.
46 hour journey.
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