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From the California Zephyr that traverses seven states, following the route of the
original wagon-trains, to the 200 year-old Tennessee Valley railway, the trains and
railways of the USA provide a tangible link to the nation's past, present and future.
AMTRAK
Amtrak's vast railway network covers
almost every state on the US
mainland. The fast and reliable trains
are designed for longer journeys
and include plenty of leg room,
comfortable seating and panoramic
windows. There are sleeper cars
and restaurant cars and a range of
dining options that will help make
your journey part of your adventure.
Enjoy overnight stays on board the
California Zephyr from Denver to
Chicago, the Southwest Chief
service from Flagstaff to Los Angeles,
and the Lake Shore Limited for the
overnight journey to Buffalo on the
cusp of Niagara Falls. Other notable
daytime Amtrak services include the
Maple Leaf from Niagara Falls to
New York City and California's San
Joaquin route from San Francisco
to Bakersfield. Join the Coast
Starlight for a stunning daytime
journey, following the Pacific Coast
Highway from Los Angeles, then
entering the fertile Salinas Valley
and passing the Santa Lucia and
Diablo mountain ranges on the
way to Salinas.
GRAND CANYON RAILWAY
The historic Grand Canyon Railway
carries hundreds of passengers
each day between Williams in
Arizona and the South Rim of the
Grand Canyon. The journey of
USA's Iconic
Trains & Railways
Ride the rails across the 'Land of the Free and the Brave'
on a mix of modern Amtrak trains and heritage heroes
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