Top Cross-Country Amtrak Routes for Epic U.S. Train Trips

See America by rail with these legendary cross-country train routes.

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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 is best for your next adventure?

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

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Destinations: New York – Washington – Charlottesville – Charlotte – Atlanta – Birmingham – New Orleans

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Destinations: Chicago – St. Louis – Little Rock – Dallas – San Antonio

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See America by rail with these legendary cross-country train routes.

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

With so many routes available, which is best for your next adventure?

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

Sunset Limited

Destinations: New York – Washington – Charlottesville – Charlotte – Atlanta – Birmingham – New Orleans

Crescent

Destinations: Chicago – St. Louis – Little Rock – Dallas – San Antonio

Texas Eagle

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