The Great Plains and Big Sky Country

• After you awaken on Empire Builder, take in the vast, open landscapes of the Midwest.
• Take a trip through North Dakota into Montana, which is known as "Big Sky Country."
• Spend some time in the lounge car called Sightseer Lounge to see the scenery from a different perspective.
• See the train travel along the Missouri River.
• Enjoy the amazing view of Gassman Coulee Trestle.
• See the Rocky Mountains in the distance and the expansive sky was impressive.
• We have a taste of the amazing wilderness yet to come.

Glacier National Park and Arrival in Seattle

• Start your day with a ride along Glacier National Park's southern boundary.
• The train will give views of mountains, forests, and rivers.
• It is a scenic and memorable experience.
• Once you arrive in Seattle, a city of culture and beauty,deboard the Empire Builder train.
• Collect your luggage and transfer to a hotel called SureStay By Best Western Ellensburg.
• Once you arrive at your hotel, check in, unwind, and recover from a long day of travel.

Discovering Seattle and Getting on the Coast Starlight

• Have a lovely night at SureStay By Best Western Ellensburg.
• Start your day with the daily breakfast that’s included. 
• Spend the morning either exploring the local area, or just relaxing.
• In the afternoon, go to Seattle King Street Station.
• Board the Coast Starlight train for your trip to California.
• Enjoy stunning views of the Pacific coastline and Cascade Mountains. 
• Sit back in your back Coach seat for a scenic overnight train journey.

California Coastline and Arrival in San Francisco

• Rise and shine aboard the Coast Starlight train and see the beautiful California coastline from your windows.
• Travels through rolling hills, vineyards, and deep and verdant valleys along the way.
• Enjoy soaking in the idyllic ocean views from your windows as you make your way south.
• Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery, whether sitting in your regular seat or relaxing in the Sightseer Lounge car.
• Arrive in the late evening at Emeryville station, the gateway to San Francisco.
• Transfer from the station to your hotel.
• Check into the Travelodge by Wyndham Mill Valley/Sausalito for a two-nights stay.

Exploring San Francisco 

• Your morning starts with a complimentary hotel breakfast. 
• Spend the entire day on your own discovering San Francisco. 
• Your hotel is in Mill Valley/Sausalito with convenient access to the city. 
• Highlight attractions include the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, or Alcatraz Island. 
• Explore the exciting neighborhoods around the city. 
• Enjoy a ride on a traditional San Francisco cable car. 
• On your final night in the Bay Area, you will return to your hotel.

The California Zephyr to Chicago

• Savour your final included breakfast at Travelodge by Wyndham Mill Valley/Sausalito.
• Prepare for the last part of your rail trip.
• Travel to the Emeryville station to board the California Zephyr.
• The California Zephyr is one of North America's most scenic trains.
• Settle into your Coach accommodation for the eastbound journey to Chicago.
• Enjoy an included dinner on the journey.
• Enjoy breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada and the American West over two nights.

The Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains

• Awake to vistas of the Rocky Mountains on the California Zephyr.
• Travel through breathtaking canyons, tunnels, and scenery.
• Witness mountain peaks, wilderness, and streams and rivers.
• Cross the Continental Divide with changing foresight.
• Watch the mountains fade away into the vast Great Plains.
• Experience the peace of the soft open plains.
• End your journey with a good night's rest.

Arrival in Chicago

• Arriving in Chicago – Your voyage concludes once the trains arrives in Union Station, Chicago.
• Departure Breakfast - Have one last breakfast on board while travelling on California Zephyr.
• Epic nine-day rail trip – Complete a full nine days travelling across the U.S. by train. 
• Three stunning scenic routes – Travel three of the most iconic long-distance routes on Amtrak.
• On board comfort – Relax and take advantage of the amenities on board your trip.
• Beautiful scenery – Enjoy incredible landscapes through out your journey.
• Lifetime of memories - Make memories that will last a lifetime.