Are there any luxury trains in the US?

While trains are primarily used today in the U.S. as a means of commuting to and from work, luxury train travel experiences are still in motion on trains like America's Trains Southern Comfort line, featuring lavish sleeping cars, and the Napa Valley Wine Train offering food-and-wine day experiences.



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GrandLuxe Rail Journeys - formerly American Orient Express These premier private trains offer 7 to 9 night journeys through the National Parks, Napa Valley, Western United States and Mexico.

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1. Coast Starlight. A train adventure spanning from Washington to Southern California, the Coast Starlight is a daily route between Los Angeles and Seattle that passes through beautiful Santa Barbara, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Portland.

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Rocky Mountaineer The Ultra-Luxe Canadian Rockies Adventure is a journey designed and exclusively offered by IRT. It includes all-private touring, private transfers, and upgraded hotel rooms throughout.

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Look inside Amtrak's new high-speed luxury train cars: Getting There. Amtrak's new Acelas, which are expected to begin commercial service in 2021, will carry 378 passengers and can reach 220 mph. Amtrak's new Acelas, which are expected to begin commercial service in 2021, will carry 378 passengers and can reach 220 mph ...

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To recap, here's a list of the most luxurious trains in the world:
  • Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
  • Palace on Wheels.
  • Eastern & Oriental Express.
  • The Deccan Odyssey.
  • The Flying Scotsman.
  • Golden Chariot.
  • Belmond Royal Scotsman.
  • Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express.


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The Madison Incline is the steepest line-haul, standard gauge railroad track in North America. Opened in 1841, the incline has been in existence for nearly 180 years. At 5.89%, this incredible feat of engineering proved to be a challenge for its operators and was last used in 1992.

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Texas Eagle Amtrak's longest route (and the longest in America), this three-night, 65-hour journey follows a path first established by the Pacific Railway in 1948, passing some pretty amazing sights: from the Ozarks to Little Rock along the Mississippi River, then into the vast expanse of the Texan countryside.

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Across the United States by train... Coast to coast, 3,397 miles from New York to San Francisco in 3 days by train, a journey of a lifetime for as little as $197.

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The Simplon Orient Express ran until 1962 where it was replaced by a slower service called the 'Direct Orient Express'.

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While not nearly as expensive, taking an Amtrak train across the US is also largely the domain of rail enthusiasts as it takes multiple days and costs significantly more than flying. In countries like Japan, South Korea and much of Europe, the opposite is true as the train is simply a way to travel larger distances.

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Sleeper trains are making a welcome comeback and it's easy to see why; they're more environmentally-friendly and sustainable than air travel, as well as being a fun and, often, comfortable way of traveling. However, it may seem daunting if it's your first time on a sleeper train.

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We have lots of passenger trains in the USA, the vast majority are commuter trains on the East Coast, and some around other major cities. If you mean long distance, cross country passenger trains then the answer is simple, the distance is too great, and there are far better options for travel than taking the train.

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Trans-Siberian is the longest train trip in the world at seven days long. It travels 10,214 km across 16 major rivers, 876 stations, and 87 cities. Some long train trips – like the Canadian from Toronto to Vancouver – begin and end with overnight stays in luxurious hotels.

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Also known as the Fourth Street Elevator and the world's shortest, steepest, scenic railway - 296 feet in length. Magnificent views of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Open April through November.

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The Broadmoor's Pikes Peak Cog Railway climbs from an elevation of 6,412 feet in Manitou Springs to 14,115 feet at the summit of Pikes Peak. This 125-year-old railway made its first ascent via steam engine on June 30, 1891.

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While trains are primarily used today in the U.S. as a means of commuting to and from work, luxury train travel experiences are still in motion on trains like America's Trains Southern Comfort line, featuring lavish sleeping cars, and the Napa Valley Wine Train offering food-and-wine day experiences.

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$150-$200 for business class seat. Over $700 for a roomette (meals, water and coffee included) Over $1,300 for a family bedroom (meals, water and coffee included) Over $1,600 for a bedroom (meals, water and coffee included)

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Why is Amtrak sleeper car so expensive? Heavy demand for private rooms on many routes has prompted Amtrak to charge the highest fares that passengers will pay.

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