United States Train Options
Amtrak (National Service)
Northeast Corridor (e.g., Boston to Washington, D.C.)
California Zephyr (Chicago to San Francisco)
Empire Builder (Chicago to Seattle)
Crescent (New York to New Orleans)
Coast Starlight (Los Angeles to Seattle)
Silver Service (New York to Miami)
Rocky Mountaineer
GoldLeaf and SilverLeaf service across the Canadian Rockies.
Rocky Mountaineer in the USA includes routes between Seattle, Vancouver, and other Pacific Northwest destinations.
California Rail Service
California Zephyr: Chicago to San Francisco via the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Pacific Surfliner: San Luis Obispo to San Diego.
Capitol Corridor: San Jose to Sacramento.
Northeast Regional Trains (Amtrak)
Fast service running between major northeastern cities like New York, Boston, and Washington, D.C.
Includes regular trains and the high-speed Acela service.
Sunset Limited (Amtrak)
Los Angeles to New Orleans, scenic views and long-distance travel.
The Cardinal (Amtrak)
New York to Chicago via the Appalachian Mountains.
The Crescent (Amtrak)
New York City to New Orleans, offering views of the Southeast.
Canada Train Options
VIA Rail
The Canadian: Vancouver to Toronto, a classic cross-country route.
Ocean: Montreal to Halifax, featuring oceanfront views.
Corridor Service: Quebec City to Windsor.
Rocky Mountaineer (Canada)
Journey Through the Clouds: Vancouver to Calgary.
First Passage to the West: Vancouver to Banff.
The Polar Express (Canada)
This scenic train runs during the holiday season in Canada, especially around Ontario.
Alaska Train Options
Alaska Railroad
Glacier Discovery: Anchorage to Whittier, offering spectacular views of glaciers and wildlife.
Denali Star: Anchorage to Denali National Park.
Coastal Classic: Anchorage to Seward, along the stunning Kenai Peninsula.
The Hurricane Turn: A remote service to Talkeetna, offering an Alaskan wilderness experience.
Hawaii Train Options
Hawaiian Rail
The Hawaiian Railway Society: Limited tours on Oahu, focusing on history and scenic views.
Maui Sugar Cane Train: Heritage railway offering short trips on Maui with historical commentary.