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US Rail Journeys

Take a transcontinental rail journey from San Francisco to New York, find out how the west was won on the scenic Rio Grande Railroad and the historic trains of Colorado. Make tracks through the Deep South or capture the colour of New England in the fall. Take an alternative route and see the US on one of our 9 train tours.

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Historic Trains of the Old West

9 Days Denver to Denver

Operator: Globus

From 6,216

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Grand Tour of America

17 Days San Francisco to New York

Operator: Travelmarvel

From 12,374

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Denver to Salt Lake City by Rocky Mountaineer

8 Days Denver to Salt Lake City

Operator: Tauck

From 12,140

Salt Lake City to Denver by Rocky Mountaineer

8 Days Salt Lake City to Denver

Operator: Tauck

From 12,140

Discover Must Ride Rail Experiences

Rocky Mountaineer in the USA

The Rockies to the Red Rock route connects Denver, Colorado and Moab, Utah. Relax in the comfort of your carriage as you encounter incredible red-rock canyons and wind alongside the Colorado River.

Narrow Gauge Railroad

Step back in time and board the vintage steam train of the Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado. Follow an old mining route from Durango to Silverton and marvel at the rugged mountain ranges from one of the train's open-air platforms.

Grand Canyon Railroad

Dating back to 1901, the Grand Canyon Railroad allows you to travel in style. Climb aboard one of the vintage, 1950s-era carriages and enjoy comfortable seating, live music, and café treats on this delightful journey to the Grand Canyon.

Amtrak's 'City of New Orleans' Service

The City of New Orleans service offers a diverse rail experience. From the urban bustle of Chicago to the lush Mississippi Delta, passengers travel deep through America's heartland and dive into the rich musical and cultural heritage of the South.

San Joaquin route

Amtrak's San Joaquin route traverses California's Central Valley, offering passengers a picturesque journey through fertile farmlands, vineyards, and charming towns, with a gateway to the mighty Yosemite National Park.

Latest Reviews What our clients are saying about their journeys through the US

A well organised tour Rose, NSW, Australia, Sep 2016

This Globus tour delivered all it promised but was in retrospect a bit piecemeal. The title is a little misleading as it was not really about the historic trains, it was more a sightseeing tour that included three historic train rides. The accommodation was excellent, the tour went smoothly though there were some long days. Our guide, though very ...read more

A relaxing trip through the Old Wild West Patricia W, NSW, Australia, Sep 2016

This trip offered a great variety of experiences from learning about the cliff dwellers in Mesa Verde National Park and visiting Taos Pueblo to riding on three historic railroads A highlight of the tour was visiting the old wild west towns of Silverton and Durango and walking across the Royal Gorge Bridge over the Arkansas River. All the time seeing ...read more

Interesting tour to good sites Brian Caller & Ann Rheinberger, NSW, Australia, Sep 2015

This was an interesting tour to good sites but the emphasis on 'Historic Trains' is misleading as it was conducted as a tour of the Colorado Rockies with rides on 3 historic trains. For railway enthusiasts there was not enough time spent on the trains themselves, particularly on the locomotives and rolling stock. In summary: As a tour of Colorado with ...read more