Here are the seven top itineraries for creating a dream Amtrak Vacation in 2025.

1. Northern Rail Experience 

Travel onboard three of Amtrak’s most iconic trains – the Empire Builder, the Coast Starlight, and the California Zephyr -  as you explore America from the plains to the Pacific coast. You’ll enjoy time in three major cities, including sightseeing tours in Seattle and San Francisco, and much more.  There’s no better way to see America than by train, and this trip does that and more.  

2. Glacier National Park Getaway 

Start or end your vacation at any Amtrak station and travel with us to our top-selling destination among the mountains of northern Montana. You’ll stay steps away from the Amtrak station and minutes from the national park, where we provide two sightseeing tours by land and by water to explore all that Glacier has to offer. 

3. Rails to the Grand Canyon 

Depart from Los Angeles and spend an overnight on Amtrak before arriving in Arizona, where you’ll be transported by rail to the Grand Canyon. You’ll stay close to the South Rim for two nights with an included tour, along with free time to explore one of America’s most popular national parks on your own. The trip wraps up with another overnight Amtrak ride back to Los Angeles… or ask your Rail Expert about extending your vacation! 

4. New Orleans Ultimate Getaway 

Hop on the train and laissez les bons temps roulez with our complete Big Easy vacation. You’ll get four nights’ hotel accommodations choosing from our assortment of 3-, 4- and 5-star properties, as well as a jazz brunch, city tours as well as an excursion to the bayou, and much more. You can start your trip from anywhere in the country and enjoy the comfort and scenery out the window of your Amtrak train. 

5. Grand National Parks of the Southwest 

Gaze upon some of America’s most beloved natural scenery and visit six different U.S. National Parks on this epic 10-day adventure from Chicago. Travel along the famous California Zephyr and Texas Eagle routes, while enjoying Utah’s Mighty 5 (Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and Zion National Parks) along with the famous Grand Canyon in Arizona.  

6. Niagara Falls Ultimate Getaway Roundtrip from New York 

Start in the Big Apple and travel by Amtrak train to the iconic natural wonder of Niagara Falls, where you’ll spend three nights in a hotel near all of the attractions.  We include a host of sightseeing and activities for you to explore the falls along with everything the area has to offer, before you head back on a scenic train ride through the Empire State back to New York City.  

7. Washington D.C. Ultimate Getaway 

Explore the nation’s capital with Amtrak Vacations – arrive into historic Union Station by train and spend three nights’ hotel in one of our carefully-selected accommodations. You’ll have a multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour, as well as a chance to experience Washington’s famous monuments at nighttime. Ask our Rail Experts about additional activities in the capital region, or adding destinations along the popular Northeast Corridor.