Additionally, major cities like San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Chicago, New York, Washington DC, and New Orleans are on the start, stop, and in-between list.
Package trips with Amtrak Vacation can be customized to start and end at any Amtrak station. Many of them are round-trip, making car-free travel easy. There’s also the opportunity for upgrades (including private sleeping rooms with all the services and amenities), accommodations, extra nights, and sightseeing tours.
The flash sale promotion is based on four price tiers:
Itineraries include routes like the Pacific Northwest Rail Tour (San Francisco, Portland, Seattle), Whitefish and Glacier National Park Getaway, Yellowstone National Park Getaway, Niagara Falls Ultimate Getaway, Rails to the Grand Canyon, Grand Tetons and Yellowstone Rail Journey Roundtrip from Chicago, and more.
National parks are currently in turmoil due to the federal government’s significant staffing cuts and budget reductions that will severely impact access to trails, services like bathrooms and parking, and more. The actions have sparked protests, including hanging an inverted distress flag in Yosemite. Public and political pressure led to officials restoring some terminated positions and the resumption of some seasonal workers ahead of summer, but the long-term impacts are still unclear.
One thing that is clear: There’s nothing that can match up to seeing some of America’s most beautiful natural landscapes. So when you go, support the parks, leave no trace, and share you story of why these crucial places need continued protection. Even better to skip the car (and all its associated emissions) by traveling in full relaxation on the train.
All booking for Amtrak’s sale prices must be done over phone by calling the reservations number at 1-800-268-7252. 