America Coast to Coast - DC to San Francisco
9 Days
3 Destinations
Trip Itinerary
Journey across the length and breadth of America by train! Begin exploring the nation’s capital, Washington, DC before boarding the train to Chicago and the “Windy City”. From Chicago, you’ll board the California Zephyr and continue your scenic cross-country rail adventure. Pass over the Great Plains, through the Rocky Mountains, deserts, salt flats, and finally the Sierra Nevada Mountains before reaching the West Coast where you’ll end your journey in San Francisco.

Welcome to Washington, D.C! Upon arriving into the city, check into your hotel and start enjoying your time in the nation's capital. (Overnight in Washington, D.C.)
Accommodation Options

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC

Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House

Sofitel Washington Dc Lafayette Square

Conrad Washington, DC

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

InterContinental The Willard Washington DC

Explore the city and famous monuments and memorials with your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. (Overnight in Washington, D.C.)
Accommodation Options

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC

Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House

Sofitel Washington Dc Lafayette Square

Conrad Washington, DC

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

InterContinental The Willard Washington DC
Today you will board Amtrak and begin an epic rail journey across America. As the train heads to Chicago, you will enjoy the experience of traveling by train, sleeping and dining onboard, as fascinating landscapes roll by just outside your window. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)

Arrive in Chicago, drop off your bags at your hotel and begin exploring. Take a stroll on Navy Pier and through Millennium Park. Head over to the Willis Tower and venture to the top with your Skydeck Admission for the best views of Chicago and Lake Michigan. (Overnight in Chicago)
Accommodation Options

Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile

Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown Wolf Point

Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk
Board the California Zephyr route and continue across the heart of America. You will experience amazing scenery from grassy plains and soaring mountains to rolling foothills and open desert. By the time you arrive to the West Coast, you will have enjoyed just about every type of landscape the country has to offer. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)

You will arrive to San Francisco today. After disembarking, relax and explore the "City by the Bay." (Overnight in San Francisco)
Accommodation Options

Hotel Zephyr

Kimpton Alton Hotel - On the San Francisco Waterfront

InterContinental San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

Omni San Francisco Hotel

Fairmont San Francisco

Enjoy a full day of exploring today with your hop-on, hop-off tour. Check out Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, Golden Gate Park and more. Head out on the water on a Bay Cruise for the best views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. (Overnight in San Francisco)
Accommodation Options

Hotel Zephyr

Kimpton Alton Hotel - On the San Francisco Waterfront

InterContinental San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

Omni San Francisco Hotel

Fairmont San Francisco

Trip Details
Trip Highlights
- Hop-on / hop-off sightseeing tour in Washington, DC
- Admission to the Skydeck Chicago
- Hop-on / hop-off sightseeing tour in San Francisco.*
- San Francisco Bay cruise
*The hop-on, hop-off tour includes stop such as Chinatown, North Beach, Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Park, and more.
What's Included
- One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Washington, DC to Chicago and Chicago to San Francisco on the Capitol Limited® and California Zephyr®
- 5 nights' hotel accommodations, 3 nights' onboard Amtrak