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America Coast to Coast - DC to San Francisco

Washington, D.C.
Chicago, IL
San Francisco, CA

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.

Direction:Washington, D.C. → San Francisco, CARequest Reverse
Legend for Meals: B - Breakfast, BR - Brunch, L - Lunch, D - Dinner
Day 1Your Journey Begins in Washington, D.C.
Day 2Washington, DC
Day 3Overnight Onboard Amtrak
Day 4Chicago
Day 5Overnight Onboard Amtrak
Day 7San Francisco
Day 8San Francisco
Day 9Your Journey Ends in 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

Onboard

Accommodations
Meals and Dining
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Amtrak Vacations Customization Options

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