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Condé Nast TravelerSep 17

11 Scenic Train Rides in the US Worth Booking for the Views Alone

From Amtrak routes along California’s coast to the wild beauty of the Alaska Railroad, the best way to see the vast natural beauty of the US is by train.

travels from Seattle to Los Angeles over 35 hours

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Amtrak Coast StarlightPlacetravels from Seattle to Los Angeles over 35 hours
Elsewhere
Rocky MountainsArts centreDenver, United Statessnaked through by Amtrak California Zephyr
Grand Canyon National ParkSightGrand Canyon Village, United Statesdestination for Grand Canyon Railway
Amtrak Empire BuilderPlaceChicago, United Statestravels from Chicago to the Pacific Northwest
Grand Canyon RailwayPlaceWilliams, United Statesdeparts from Williams, Arizona
Amtrak AdirondackPlaceNew York City, United Statesruns from New York City to Montreal
Moynihan Train HallSightNew York City, United Statesstarting point for Amtrak Adirondack
Hudson RiverSightAlbany, United Statesfollowed by Amtrak Adirondack
Lake ChamplainSightPort Henry, United Statesseen on Amtrak Adirondack route
Bulwagga BeachSightPort Henry, United Statesnear Port Henry station stop
Amtrak California ZephyrPlaceChicago, United Stateswestern portion runs through Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California
Colorado's Western SlopeSightGrand Junction, United Statesphotogenic canyons seen on Amtrak California Zephyr
Sierra NevadaSightReno, United Stateshalf-day trek on Amtrak California Zephyr
Ewa TrainPlaceHonolulu, United Statestwo-hour round-trip train ride west of Honolulu
Truckee RiverParkReno, United States
Mississippi RiverSightMinneapolis, United States
Mt. HoodSightPortland, United States
Ponderosa Pine forestsSightWilliams, United States
Sonoran DesertSightWilliams, United States
Donner LakeSightTruckee, United States
Arches National ParkSightGreen River, United States
Crystal GeyserSightGreen River, United States
Labyrinth CanyonSightGreen River, United States

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11 Scenic Train Rides in the US Worth Booking for the Views Alone