Holiday Overview
Take in the bright lights and iconic sights of New York, head East to Chicago, majestic on the shore of Lake Michigan, before boarding the California Zephyr, one of America's great rail journeys, spanning the wide open plains and Rocky Mountains before arriving at the City by the Bay.
12 days / 11 nights
Start: New York / Finish: San Francisco
US States you will visit: New York, Illinois, California
California Zephyr Route:- Chicago to San Francisco
Coast to Coast Rail Holiday includes:
- Return flights from the UK
- 3 Nights accommodation in New York
- 3 Nights Amtrak Viewliner Roomette on the California Zephyr - ask about our upgrade to Viewliner bedroom
- 2 Nights accommodation in Chicago
- 3 Nights accommodation in San Francisco
Day 1 - Arrive in New York City
Arrive into New York and make your own way to the hotel, spend the rest of the day at lesiure.
Day 2 - Explore New York City
Why not join the Top of the Rock Tour and experience some stunning views of New York City.
OR
Take part in a Helicopter Tour and see New York City from above. Give us a call on 0800 917 5742 to book.
Staying at New York Hilton Midtown
Day 3 - Explore New York City
Why not take part in the Walk the Highline tour, a great way to improve your culture and arts knowledge whilst exploring NYC.
OR
Join the Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tour. Give us a call on 0800 917 5742 to book.
Staying at New York Hilton Midtown
Day 4 - Train to Chicago
Stay over in a Viewliner Roomette
Day 5 - Explore Chicago
Arrive in Chicago, check into your hotel and spend your day at leisure.
Day 6 - Explore Chicago
Why not join a River Cruise along the Chicago River and learn about the city with a tour guide.
OR
See some beautiful scenery on a Lake Cruise through Lake Michigan. Give us a call on 0800 917 5742 to book.
Staying at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
Day 7 - Travelling via California Zephyr
Stayover in the Viewliner Roomette
Day 8 - Continue travelling via California Zephyr
Stayover in Viewliner Roomette
Day 9 - Explore San Francisco
Arrive into San Franciso, check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at lesiure.
Day 10 - Explore San Francisco
An excellent way to explore San Francisco would be to join the Hop on Hop off bus tour with Alcatraz. Give us a call on 0800 917 5742 to book.
Staying at Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Day 11 - Explore San Francisco
Why not take trip to the famous Yosemite National Park. Give us a call on 0800 917 5742 to book.
Staying at Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Day 12 - Depart San Francisco
Today is your final day in San Francissco, why not ask one of our consultants to extend your US trip!
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Image Gallery
Aerial View of New York City
Chicago Waterfront
Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco
Times Square, New York City
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Boat Tour, Chicago
Fisherman's Wharf
Chicago at night
Chicago
Liberty Island, New York City
Chicago River
Oracle Park, San Francisco
USA Holiday Stopovers
Why not add in the 'Land of Fire and Ice' - Iceland -on your way to your holiday in the USA. We have put together a great stopover in Iceland for 2 or 3 nights which includes accommodation and the Golden Circle Trip which includes visits to the Gullfoss Waterfall, the geo thermal area of Geysir and Thingvellir National Park.
If you are travelling to the west coast of America, why not add a couple of nights stay in New York which includes accommodation and tickets for the 'Top of the Rock' observation platform for an iconic view of the city skyline. This can be done either on your way out or on the way back.
Alternative Holidays That May Interest You
Below you will find a small selection of 2026, 2027 holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 917 5742 and let one of our Holiday experts design the perfect trip for you
Australia Rail Holidays
North, South, East & West featuring the Ghan Train
- 13 Nights
- Sydney
- Adelaide
- Alice Springs
- Darwin
- Perth
Australia Rail Holidays
Coast to Coast on the Indian Pacific
- 14 Nights
- Perth
- Adelaide
- Sydney
- Melbourne
South Africa Holidays
Rovos Rail with Kruger Safari & Cape Town
- 10 Nights
- Johannesburg
- Kruger National Park
- Pretoria
- Rovos Rail
- Cape Town
South Africa Holidays
The Blue Train, Cape Town & Safari
- 10 Nights
- Johannesburg
- Pilanesberg National Park
- Pretoria
- The Blue Train
- Cape Town
USA Train Holidays
Coast to Coast Rail Holiday
- 11 Nights
- New York City
- Chicago
- San Francisco
New Zealand Multi Centre Holidays
New Zealand By Train
- 13 Nights
- Auckland
- Wellington
- Marlborough Sounds
- Blenheim
- Kaikoura
- Christchurch
India Holidays
Maharajas’ Express Indian Splendour
- 10 Nights
- Delhi
- Agra
- Jaipur
- Bikaner
- Jodhpur
- Udaipur
- Mumbai
Spectacular Rail Journeys
Across Canada by Rail
- 26 Nights
- Vancouver
- Victoria
- Edmonton
- Jasper
- Banff
- Calgary
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Halifax