Arizona Train Trip Vacations

Grand Canyon Railway

• Operated by the Grand Canyon Railway company, the Grand Canyon Train travels round trip from Williams, Ariz., about 30 miles west of Flagstaff, to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The trip takes about two hours and 15 minutes each way. Guests can spend the afternoon or choose from several vacation packages that include hotel stay, breakfast and dinner.

  Grand Canyon Railway

  1201 West Route 66, Suite 200

  Flagstaff, AZ 86001

  928-773-1976

  thetrain.com

Amtrak: Southwest Chief

• Amtrak's Southwest Chief travels from Chicago to Los Angeles, cutting through Arizona on the way. You don't have to start in Chicago or Los Angeles to enjoy riding the Southwest Chief through Arizona. You can board from any station along the route that is convenient to you. The Amtrak route runs through northern Arizona, with convenient access to the Grand Canyon. The route also includes stops at the Arizona towns of Kingman, Williams Junction, Flagstaff and Winslow. The Southwest Chief offers premium "Superliner" sleeping accommodations and a full-service dining car.

  Amtrak

  60 Massachusetts Ave.

  Washington, DC 20002-4285

  800-872-7245

  amtrak.com

Verde Canyon Railroad

• The Verde Canyon Railroad runs from Clarkdale, Ariz., to Perkinsville, Ariz. History buffs will appreciate exploring the ancient Native American dwellings and abandoned copper mining areas at stops along the route. Verde Canyon Railroad partners with local hotels and resorts in nearby Sedona and other surrounding towns to offer a variety of vacation packages.

  Verde Canyon Railroad

  300 North Broadway

  Clarkdale, AZ 86324

  800-320-0718

  verdecanyonrr.com

Amtrak: Texas Eagle

• While the Amtrak's Southwest Chief travels northern Arizona, the Texas Eagle cuts through southern Arizona on the Sunset Limited line with stops in Benson, Tucson, Maricopa and Yuma. The Texas Eagle connects with a number of other Amtrak train lines providing hundreds of possible vacation itineraries. Like the Southwest Chief, the Texas Eagle offers premium "Superliner" sleeping accommodations and a full-service dining car.

  Amtrak

  60 Massachusetts Ave.

  Washington, DC 20002-4285

  800-872-7245

  amtrak.com