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Trans-America Great Train Journey
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What's included
- Accommodation based on twin share room
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Rail travel as per itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Any items or services not specified
- International flights
- Medical and emergency insurance
- Personal expenses
Tour overview
Travel coast to coast on a 12-day train journey across the entire United States, from New York City to San Francisco!
Enjoy a multi-day sightseeing tour of the ‘Big Apple’. Get to know Chicago on a hop-on-hop-off sightseeing tour that will take you to the popular landmarks, like Navy Pier and Millennium Park. Breathe in the fresh mountain air as you explore Denver and its thrilling sights. Discover all San Francisco has to offer. Spend a full day touring two of the country’s most famous wine growing regions: Napa and Sonoma.
There’s so much to discover on a trans-America journey through New York State, the Midwest, Illinois, Colorado, the snow-capped Sierra Nevadas and Rocky Mountain Range, before arriving in California.
SEE THE BROCHURE
Inclusions at a glance
- Trains – one-way Amtrak trains & 3 nights in Coach accommodation
- New York City to Chicago
- Chicago to Denver
- Denver to San Francisco on the Lake Shore Limited® & California Zephyr®
- Hotels – 8 nights hotel accommodation, standard room based on twin share
- 2 nights in New York, Chicago, Denver & San Francisco
- Meals – 2 dinners
- Sightseeing tours – local sightseeing options, as per the itinerary
- New York City multi-day hop-on-hop-off bus sightseeing tour
- Chicago multi-day hop-on-hop-off bus sightseeing tour
- Chicago CityPASS includes: Shedd Aquarium, SkyDeck Chicago, The Field Museum, Museum of Science or Industry 360, Adler Planetarium or Art Institute of Chicago
- Rocky Mountain National Park Tour
- Napa & Sanoma Sightseeing Tour
Special features
- Enjoy the ease of a pre-planned itinerary with hotels, sightseeing & train tickets
- Discover the variety of landscapes and quintessentially American experiences
- See more with 2-night stays in New York, Chicago, Denver & San Francisco
- Don’t miss the highlights with top sightseeing, entrance tickets & days tours
- Travel on Amtrak® journeys from New York City to Chicago; Chicago to Denver; Denver to San Francisco on the Lake Shore Limited® & California Zephyr®
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New York City, NY
New York City, NY
New York to Chicago - Overnight Onboard Amtrak
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago to Denver - Onboard Amtrak
Denver, CO
Rocky Mountain National Park Tour
Denver to San Francisco - Overnight Onboard Amtrak
San Francisco, CA
Napa Valley Tour
Depart San Francisco
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My Travel Experience Review
You'll be amazed by all the highlights that this rail journeys covers as it travels from New York to California. The package offers a great affordable option, with a good balance of included activities and free time.
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The brochure includes details of the inclusions, itinerary and other relevant travel information. Information contained in the brochure is subject to change at the time of booking you will be provided with an updated copy that includes the current details for your reservation.
Trip departures
This trip departs daily from New York City:
2023 – 1 January to 31 December
Departures are subject to confirmation by Amtrak, hotels and the local operators. Price may vary or change without notice, depending on your travel date.
Please ask us for your preferred departure date and we will advise availability and cost. Please contact us for travel at other times of the year.
Trip start time
The start time listed is a guide and details will be advised upon confirmation.
If you add international flights, you will be advised of the flight details and check-in times when your reservation is confirmed.
Important to remember...
The day-by-day itinerary descriptions are intended as an indicative guide only. Travel by nature is unpredictable. Weather patterns, road conditions, public holidays, travel restrictions and a multitude of other factors may necessitate itinerary changes that are ultimately for the client's benefit. It is essential that travellers are flexible and open minded in this regard.
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Advertised price was correct as of 20 May 2022 and is based on lead-price departure(s). Rates will be advised for your preferred travel date prior to any payment being required.
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