5 Great National Park Train Rides
A good train ride provides passengers with stunning scenery, high adventure and a bit of nostalgic romance. These classic rail trips through America's national parks include a panoramic dome car, a restored vintage railway and more!
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Alaska Railroad's Coastal Classic
Alaska Railroad's Coastal Classic
Grand Canyon Railway
Your 65-mile, two-hour journey to the Grand Canyon on this vintage steam train starts in Williams, Ariz.
Grand Canyon Railway
Amtrak's Empire Builder
This giant diesel-engine locomotive begins its journey at Chicago's Union Station and runs west along the original route of the Great Northern Railway to Glacier National Park in Montana.
Amtrak's Empire Builder
During the next two days, you'll stop at the Glacier Park Lodge & Resort, the Historic Belton Chalet and the Izaak Walton Inn.
Coast Starlight
Coast Starlight
Alaska Railroad's Denali Star
Alaska Railroad's Denali Star
Equipped with a dome car, a fine dining car and student tour guides, the Denali Star travels through seven tunnels and over 8 miles of bridges. Other stops include Wasilla, Talkeetna, Nenana and Fairbanks.