Watching the sights roll by is one of the highlights of these scenic train rides. Below are our picks for the 12 most scenic Amtrak routes. Browse the list and see if you agree.
Adirondack
New York, NY - Montreal, Quebec
Vermonter
Washington, DC - St. Albans, VT
Lake Shore Limited
Chicago, IL - Boston, MA/New York, NY
Pennsylvanian
New York, NY - Pittsburgh, PA
Cardinal
New York, NY - Chicago, IL
Capitol Limited
Washington, DC - Pittsburgh, PA - Chicago, IL
Southwest Chief
Chicago, IL - Los Angeles, CA
Texas Eagle
San Antonio, TX - Chicago, IL
California Zephyr
Chicago, IL - Emeryville/San Francisco, CA
Empire Builder
Chicago, IL - Seattle, WA/Portland, OR
Coast Starlight
Seattle,WA - Los Angeles, CA
Amtrak Cascades
Eugene, OR - Portland, OR - Seattle, WA - Vancouver, BC
