Start from any of the 500+ Amtrak stations across the United States
Regardless of where you want to go, you have the option of starting your journey from any of the over 500+ Amtrak train stations in 46 states across the country.
Our 50 Year Anniversary
This year, we mark 50 years of making our customers' dream holidays a reality. Enjoy special savings for a limited time only!
We've got "golden" savings just for you!
Save £250 on our Top 50, Must-Do Experiences
This year, we mark 50 years of making our customers' dream holidays a reality. And with time, comes experience – we know rail and independent holidays by rail. Creating holidays just the way you want them is what we do best. If the train goes there, so do we!
So celebrate with us this year by taking that trip you’ve always wanted to do, and save £250 per couple on any of our Top 50 once-in-a-lifetime, must-do experiences inclusive of 7 nights or more.
Top 50 once-in-a-lifetime, must-do experiences
What options are available to customise my rail holiday?
Create the perfect train holiday designed exclusively for you, by you! It’s easy with our customisation options. Decide where you want to go, which routes to take, how long to stay, and what you want to see and do. Use our convenient online booking tool for city breaks, or call our friendly rail holiday specialists for all other types of trips! Here’s how it works...
Choose a First Class private sleeping room onboard the train
If your journey involves overnight travel on the train, you may wish to upgrade to a First Class Roomette or Bedroom in an Amtrak Sleeping Car for the optimal onboard experience. Simply indicate which option when booking.
Add extra nights in your favourite city
Choose your preferred length of stay in any of the hundreds of destinations we offer, even for multi-destination trips, for personalisation and freedom within any itinerary. It’s easy to add extra nights, activities, and more.
Handpick your accommodations, activities, tours, and dining
In your chosen destinations, you’ll have the opportunity to book a variety of options and add-ons like a rental car, sightseeing tours, special attractions, or dining experiences at local, popular restaurants.
Combine itineraries or create your own
You may wish to combine two or more itineraries to maximise the sights you’ll see, the onboard adventures you’ll have, and the memories you’ll make. Or even take any of our holidays in reverse. The options are endless!
Taking the train is not only the most scenic way to discover destinations, but also one of the most environmentally friendly ways of travelling!
When compared to cars and aeroplanes, trains emit between 66% and 75% less carbon. Trains are far more sustainable In terms of energy consumption, use of space, and noise levels.
Amtrak, the American national rail operator has made a clear commitment to sustainability over the past decade.
According to the 2021 U.S. Department of Energy Data Book, Amtrak is 46% more energy-efficient than travelling by car and 34% more energy-efficient than domestic air travel. Amtrak has significantly reduced its carbon footprint by taking measures to reduce fuel consumption, such as installing new forms of green technology and adapting energy-conserving practices. According to Climate Counts, a nonprofit organization that grades companies according to their environmental practices, Amtrak is a “Striding” company. This means that they have consistently improved on their environmental record, and are a good choice for those looking to support eco-friendly businesses.
Get to know Amtrak's famous routes
Named by many as one of the most beautiful train trips in all of North America, California Zephyr takes you from the beautiful city of Chicago to the City by the Bay, San Francisco over three days.
Following in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, the Empire Builder takes you through bustling cities, mountain ranges, national parks, glaciers, and the forests of the Pacific Northwest.
Go on an adventure from Chicago to Los Angeles across the vast expanse of the fabled West. Known as the “Train of the Stars”, follow in the footsteps of celebrities enjoying the natural beauty on this memorable journey.
The Coast Starlight provides a link between the popular cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle.
Traveling through the scenic farmland of Ohio and Indiana, the Allegheny Mountains, and the beautiful Potomac Valley along the B&O line, the flagship service also covers such destinations as Cleveland and Pittsburgh.
Ride the rails of the Pacific Surfliner for a unique vantage of the Southern California landscape. Running multiple times a day, you can go from buzzing cityscapes and shopping to beachside relaxation in a matter of hours.
Journeying from Chicago to San Antonio and then onwards to Los Angeles, it is the longest of Amtrak’s routes and is not short on amazing highlights.
Following some of the prettiest shorelines of the United States, the Lake Shore Limited service operates between Chicago and New York City.
With stops in locations such as Tucson, El Paso, San Antonio, and New Orleans, it skirts the best of the US – both national parks and thriving art communities.
The Adirondack travels daily from New York City, through the lush wine country of the Hudson Valley, into Montreal. Heading north, you're scheduled to depart New York's Penn Station in the morning and arrive in Montreal in the evening.
Explore the international energy of New York and Toronto. Bring your appetite along and grab some wings in Buffalo and some poutine on Parliament Street. Celebrate the history, heroes, cuisine, and culture of two great nations on one great journey.
Dip into the heart of the eastern U.S., where history awaits in the nooks and crannies of great cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore.
Music fills the air from Jazz and blues to zydeco and funk. Spacious Superliner accommodations make your trip extra enjoyable, with showers and thoughtful amenities, friendly service, and fine dining.
Convenient and affordable downtown-to-downtown service up and down the Northeast Corridor. Northeast Regional trains offer a comfortable and enjoyable way to travel throughout the Northeast Corridor and points beyond.
Amtrak’s Cascades invites you to indulge your senses with the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Pacific Northwest’s chic cities and magnificent landscapes.
Go from the Big Apple to the Big Easy. With service from New York City to New Orleans, the Crescent gives travelers a unique window to the beauty and heritage of the American South.
With round-trips daily between Boston, MA, and Brunswick, ME, the Downeaster is your car-free connection to exciting New England destinations all year long.
Welcome aboard the Silver Meteor, Silver Star, and Palmetto - a journey between exciting Northeast cityscapes, the Deep South’s Civil War history, and the sights and sounds of Florida’s beaches, cities, and family attractions.
Dip into the heart of the eastern U.S., where history awaits in the nooks and crannies of great cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore.
The Capitol Limited and Silver Star trains will be temporarily combined to create the Floridian, which will run daily service between Chicago and Miami via Washington, DC.
Resources available for you
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