It may surprise you to hear that the USA is a pretty great place to explore by train. This giant, continent-sized country may be classic road trip territory, but it's slow travel kudos are well worth shouting about, too.

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Published on 28th March 2025

Top of any USA train holiday list should be the Seattle to Los Angeles journey which is incredibly scenic and takes in some of the best parts of the West Coast. Travelling from mountainous regions through verdant landscapes and linking bustling cities such as Portland, Sacramento and San Francisco, this train ride takes a classic road trip and gives it a brand new perspective. Did you know that you can even get to the infinitely popular Yosemite National Park by train, too, meaning that you can bypass a lot of the less popular traffic while enjoying the views? It's these sorts of tips and tricks that we can use to take your train holiday to the next level.

If you'd prefer to see the east coast, on the other hand, there's the excellent Boston to Washington, D.C high-speed train that travels through New Haven, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore en route so that you can hop from city to city and see the many different faces of The States.

To ensure you get the most of your trip and your time in each place on your USA train holiday, our team of travel specialists can curate a tailor-made luxury itinerary that's chock full of interesting tours, activities and experiences that are handpicked for your specific interests and passions. If that wasn't enticing enough, you'll also have access to our range of additional services including our local Concierges who know their destination inside and out and are always on hand for any last minute changes or recommendations.

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