How much is it to take the Rocky Mountaineer?

If you’re on a budget, an economy class seat on the Canadian between Vancouver & Jasper starts at around $164 versus over $1,000 on the Rocky Mountaineer, making it a much cheaper way to travel through the Rockies by train between Vancouver & Jasper.

Do trains go through the Rocky Mountains?

In the U.S., two Amtrak lines run directly through the Rocky Mountains. The California Zephyr runs right through the heart of the Colorado Rockies, including stops in Glenwood Springs and Fraser/Winter Park. It also includes stops along the Wasatch Range in Utah like Provo and Salt Lake City.

Is the Rocky Mountaineer an Amtrak train?

Rocky Mountaineer is a Canadian rail-tour company based in Vancouver that operates luxury scenic trains on four rail routes in British Columbia, Alberta, Colorado, and Utah….Rocky Mountaineer.

Is the Rocky Mountaineer round trip?

We’re offering a choice of four Rocky Mountaineer round trip packages. The Canadian Rockies Escape is our shortest round trip package features 4 days on the Rocky Mountaineer. The Getaway package features four days on the train and four nights in the Rockies.

How long is the Silverton train ride?

3 1/2 hours
How far is it to Silverton from Durango, and how long does the train ride take? At top speed of 18 mph, it takes the train 3 1/2 hours to travel the 45 miles by rail from Durango to Silverton.

What is the best time of year to travel on the Rocky Mountaineer?

May is the most popular month to travel because winter is over and train prices are lower than they will be in June, July, August and September. To balance the lower prices, temperatures are lower in Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper in May.

What is the best train trip in Alaska?

Most people that have traveled the entire Alaska Railroad system would likely agree that either the Denali Star route between Anchorage and Denali or the Coastal Classic Route between Anchorage and Seward is the most scenic. On a clear day, it hard to top the views of Mt. Denali from the train.

Is there a cross country train trip?

A variety of cross-country train trips are available, taking passengers to over 500 destinations all around the United States. These rail vacations offer routes through national parks, landmark sites, and impressive cities, both big and small.

Does Amtrak go to Colorado Springs?

Travel Tips. Travelers can get to Colorado from any U.S. Amtrak station by transferring to one of two major cross-country routes. And Amtrak provides options for traveling within the colorful state that entice visitors to keep riding the rails once they get there.