Route – Scenic Grandeur, eastbound

An ultra luxurious, exclusive Journey traveling from the Pacific ocean through the vast and magnificent Western USA’s mountains and plateaus. Passengers live on board at different layover locations, there is no moving in and out of hotels. A unique, one of a kind vacation, an outstanding value.

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San Francisco to Denver – 5 Days* and 4 Nights
Live on board your luxurious rail Car while visiting
San Francisco (Oakland) – Denver
*Or,
4 or 7 days by boarding on day 2 , eliminating extra day visits to San Francisco, with a fare reduction. See Itinerary below.

Departure Dates Fares Fare Comparisons Itinerary

DEPARTURE DATE(S)
2025  Pending
Or, a day later by boarding on the 2nd day, eliminating an extra day visit to San Francisco, at a reduced fare.
Ask reservations for pending future departure dates
FARE(S)
Per person, double occupancy per bedroom:
Grande Suite $* – Master Suite $*
Single passenger: 175% of double occupancy per person fare
3rd passenger: If available – $
*Or, a lower fare by boarding on the 2nd day; ask Reservations about the fare reduction.

Early confirmed booking/reservation discounts:*
210 or more days in advance 12% – 175 days 9% – 140 days 6%
* Can’t be combined with other discounts unless specifically provided for.
Unconfirmed prices are subject to change without notice.
Journey dates and routes are subject to change based on Amtrak’s timetable and other operational considerations.

Payments, cancellations and refunds      Special Offers       Comparable Train Vacation Fares


Magnificent scenery crossing the Sierra Nevada and Rocky mountains.


Incredible views traveling through vistas of California’s magnificent Sierra Nevada Mountains, carved tunnels and high mountain passes, over the magnificent Rocky Mountains, across the Continental Divide, through colorful red rocks and deserts of Utah, and along verdant valleys.
San Francisco is one of the country’s most cosmopolitan cities known for cool summers, fog, steep rolling hills, eclectic mix of architecture, and landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, the former Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, Fisherman’s Wharf, and its Chinatown district which is the largest outside of Asia as well as the oldest Chinatown in North America. The City is home to world-class theatre, opera, symphony and ballet companies and boasts premieres of Broadway-bound plays and culture-changing performing arts.
Denver, known as the Mile High City situated 5672 feet above sea level in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains, with 300 days of sunshine, brilliant blue skies and breathtaking mountain scenery. The Rockies make Denver a hiker’s paradise, with dozens of challenging trails, white water rafting and some of the finest downhill and cross-country skiing. The Art Museum is one of the largest Native American art collections in the world. Red Rocks amphitheater surrounded by giant, ancient rock formations is famous for its one-of-a-kind outdoor concert venue.
 
JOURNEY BY RAIL TIMETABLE
Day 1 – Sunday – San Francisco
The train/car(s) park in and depart from nearby Emeryville
Board after 11:00 am

Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you
Visit San Francisco area
Click on Activities, San Francisco to see optional things to do
Evening welcome reception, on board
Overnight in San Francisco, on board
Optional – Board after 11:00 am on Monday instead of Sunday with an appropriate fare reduction.
Day 2 – Monday – San Francisco (Emeryville)
Optional – Board after 11:00 am on Monday instead of Sunday with an appropriate fare reduction.
Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you
Visit San Francisco Area

Hosted tour of Chinatown and deluxe Chinese dinner;
or alternative excursion if desired
Overnight in San Francisco, on board
Day 3 – Tuesday – San Francisco (Emeryville)
Depart San Francisco early morning
Magnificent en-route scenery with immaculate on board service.
White glove early evening dinner, en-route on board
Overnight en-route, on board
Day 4 – Wednesday – Denver
Arrive Denver early evening 
Magnificent en-route scenery with immaculate on board service
Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail car while you
Visit Denver
Click on Activities, Denver to see optional things to do
Overnight in Denver, on board

Day 5 – Thursday – Denver
Disembark by 11:00 am