6 Most Scenic Amtrak Routes for Unforgettable Views

Want jaw-dropping views from your train window?

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Amtrak has more than 35 routes and 500 destinations in 46 states.

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With so many routes available, which ones have the best views?

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Destinations: New Orleans – Houston – San Antonio – El Paso – Tucson – Palm Springs – Los Angeles

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Destinations: Seattle – Tacoma – Portland – Sacramento – San Francisco area – Los Angeles

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Destinations: Vancouver – Seattle – Tacoma – Portland – Salem – Eugene

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Destinations: Chicago – Omaha – Denver – Salt Lake City – Emeryville (San Francisco)

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Destinations: Chicago – Milwaukee – St. Paul/Minneapolis – Minot – Spokane – Portland/Seattle

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Destinations: Chicago – Kansas City – La Junta – Albuquerque – Flagstaff – Los Angeles

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Want jaw-dropping views from your train window?

Amtrak has more than 35 routes and 500 destinations in 46 states.

With so many routes available, which ones have the best views?

Destinations: New Orleans – Houston – San Antonio – El Paso – Tucson – Palm Springs – Los Angeles

Sunset Limited

Destinations: Seattle – Tacoma – Portland – Sacramento – San Francisco area – Los Angeles

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Destinations: Vancouver – Seattle – Tacoma – Portland – Salem – Eugene

Amtrak Cascades

Destinations: Chicago – Omaha – Denver – Salt Lake City – Emeryville (San Francisco)

California Zephyr

Destinations: Chicago – Milwaukee – St. Paul/Minneapolis – Minot – Spokane – Portland/Seattle

Empire Builder

Destinations: Chicago – Kansas City – La Junta – Albuquerque – Flagstaff – Los Angeles

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