A train used to be the trendiest transport to roam around America before all these private jets and first-class. But if you want to feel the journey trains are the most attractive source. It is also said that the voyage is undoubtedly worth more than the place you want to visit. It is well-thought-out as one of the best convenient ways to watch some of the breathtaking landscapes in the United States of America. Following are some of the best scenic train rides in the States.
Amtrak Coast Starlight
It is considered one of the best scenic train rides in the USA working since 1971 as it gives the most magnificent view of the West Coast along with a majestic view of the riverside. It takes 35 hours to reach Los Angeles from Seattle.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
It offers two remarkable journeys. One of them is a 32 miles trip to Tuckasegee River. It passes through valleys and The Fugitive and stops there for almost 1.5 hours in Dillsboro. The other one is a 44 miles trip to Nantahala Gorge. It passes through different rivers and a lake and ends there ride in Nantahala Gorge. Families enjoy and love these sorts of rides as they provide packed lunches and some other services too.
Amtrak Empire Builder
Best scenic trains ride in the USA that starts its journey from Chicago to the Pacific North West and finishes in Seattle. It’s a 2206 miles trip and takes 46 hours to reach the destination. It passes through parts of Lewis & Clark’s path following the paces of pioneers going west. It includes other views too like Mississippi, Glacier National Park, etc.
Amtrak Sunset Limited
This train is operating since 1971 and is considered one of the best scenic railroads in the USA. It takes 48 hours to reach New Orleans from Los Angeles and runs three times weekly. It provides the experience of the variety of Southwestern America landscape.
White Pass & Yukon Railway
It was established in 1898, and it begins its trip from Skagway Alaska and ends it ride at the Summit of White Pass. It is a 40-mile journey and takes 2.5 hours to reach their destination. It crosses through two tunnels and in the whole trip passengers get mesmerized by a fantastic waterfall, cliff drops, and trestles.
Amtrak Capitol Corridor
This train provides transportation to people who are living in the bay area. It passes by a southwestern tip of San Francisco Bay and drops the passengers at Golden State’s Capitol of Sacramento. This ride reaches in 3 hours and 15 minutes covering 168 miles. It is comfortable and provides access to Wi-Fi to its travelers. It has an excellent café car with a lovely sight view.
Amtrak California Zephyr
This train is working since 1949 and provides a journey to its travelers through the heart of the USA. It’s an almost 51-hours journey dropping their passengers in Oakland and picking them up from Chicago. To facilitate this 51-hour trip, they provide a café car, dining car, and sleeping car.
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