Northern Rail Experience

Amtrak Empire Builder Train
9 days
California, Midwest US, Western US
2
Rail

Venture from the breathtaking great plains of the Midwest to the serene waters of the Pacific Coast on this scenic rail journey from Chicago to San Francisco, with a stop in Seattle. Enjoy the landscape as you travel along major portions of the Lewis and Clark trail. Explore Seattle on a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. Discover the sights of San Francisco. Spend some quality time in two majestic parts of Northern California: Muir Woods and Sausalito. And, then you'll head back to the “Windy City” on board one of most beautiful train trips in all of North America.

Departure Dates

Contact a AAA Travel Advisor for available departures and pricing.

Included
  • One-way Amtrak® from Chicago to Seattle on the Empire Builder®; Seattle to San Francisco on the Coast Starlight®; San Francisco to Chicago on the California Zephyr® in Coach accommodations
  • 3 nights' accommodations; 5 nights on board Amtrak
  • 1 meal included (1 dinner)
Highlights
  • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Seattle*
  • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of San Francisco
  • Sightseeing tour of Muir Woods and Sausalito
  • Sightseeing cruise in San Francisco

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Day 1: Your Journey Begins In Chicago
Day 2: Overnight Onboard Amtrak
Day 3: Seattle, WA
Day 4: Overnight Onboard Amtrak
Day 5: San Francisco, CA
Day 6: San Francisco, CA | Muir Woods, CA
Day 7 & 8: Overnight Onboard Amtrak
Day 9: Your Journey Ends in Chicago

Northern Rail Experience, Amtrack Vacations

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