Explore Southwest USA Train Rides


Southwest USA rail vacation packages connect places such as Denver, Moab, and Salt Lake City, including Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas, and more, pairing historic rail corridors with desert landscapes, canyon country, and nationally recognized parks for a well paced travel experience.


Colorado

Defined by towering mountain ranges, deep river valleys, and high elevation plateaus, Colorado offers some of the most dramatic scenery in the American Southwest. Scenic rail routes and guided travel connect destinations such as Denver and Glenwood Springs, highlighting historic rail corridors, alpine landscapes, and canyon country shaped by the Colorado River.


Nevada

Nevada landscapes range from vast desert basins to rugged mountain ridgelines, with striking contrasts between remote wilderness and urban centers. Travel through Las Vegas provides access to surrounding desert scenery, national parks, and historic routes, supporting rail and guided journeys focused on iconic Southwest environments.


Utah

Utah is known for its red rock formations, high desert plateaus, and nationally recognized canyon landscapes. Rail and guided itineraries link destinations such as Moab, Bryce Canyon, and Salt Lake City, offering access to sandstone arches, hoodoos, and expansive desert scenery shaped by time and elevation.


Southwest Passage
From Denver to Moab
with Signature or Premier Service

4 Days • April to October
Canyon Spirit
Four days of daylight-train travel aboard Canyon Spirit reveal the striking landscapes of the American Southwest, including deep canyons, desert plateaus, natural arches, and sculpted hoodoos. Overnight stays in Denver, Glenwood Springs, and Moab allow guests to experience both scenic rail journeys and time to explore each destination.
From $2411 per person

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Southwest Passage Plus
From Denver to Salt Lake City
with Moab

5 Days • April to October
Canyon Spirit
Guests journey over five days from Denver to Salt Lake City, experiencing dramatic canyon walls, vast desert landscapes, and distinctive rock formations best appreciated from the train. Stops in Glenwood Springs and Moab provide opportunities to explore each location while combining scenic rail travel and activities.
From $2761 per person

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Southwest Essentials
From Denver to Moab
with Signature or Premier Service

6 Days • April to October
Canyon Spirit
Two days of daylight rail travel connect Denver and Moab aboard Canyon Spirit, showcasing canyon corridors, desert expanses, and dramatic rock formations best appreciated from the train. The itinerary includes an overnight stay in Glenwood Springs, along with extended time in both Denver and Moab to allow deeper exploration of each destination.
From $3548 per person

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Southwest Adventure
From Denver to Las Vegas
with Moab & Bryce Canyon

7 Days • April to October
Canyon Spirit
A relaxed combination of rail and motorcoach travel reveals the landscapes of the American Southwest, blending scenery, desert vistas, and touring before concluding in Las Vegas. The journey emphasizes unhurried pacing, scenic variety, and memorable stops along the route, with the final days dedicated to the sights, energy, and entertainment of the city.
From $5236 per person

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Southwest Return Journey
From Denver with Return
with Signature or Premier Service

8 Days • April to October
Canyon Spirit
An eight-day itinerary highlights the American Southwest with four days of daylight-train travel aboard Canyon Spirit through dramatic canyon corridors, desert landscapes, natural arches, and sculpted hoodoos. Overnight stays in Denver, Glenwood Springs, and Moab provide a balanced mix of scenic travel and destination-focused exploration.
From $5071 per person

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Southwest Passage
From Moab to Denver
with Signature or Premier Service

4 Days • April to October
Canyon Spirit
Traveling from Moab to Denver, this four-day journey showcases the Southwest’s iconic red rock canyons, desert expanses, natural arches, and sculpted hoodoos. Overnight stays in Moab and Glenwood Springs allow guests to experience local highlights while combining scenic daylight rail travel with focused exploration.
From $2411 per person

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Southwest Passage Plus
From Salt Lake City to Denver
with Moab

5 Days • April to October
Canyon Spirit
Over five days, Canyon Spirit carries guests from Salt Lake City back to Denver, passing through dramatic canyon walls, striking rock formations, and vast desert landscapes best viewed from the train. Stops in Moab and Glenwood Springs provide time to explore each location while balancing scenic rail travel with on-site experiences.
From $2761 per person

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Southwest Essentials
From Moab to Denver
with Signature or Premier Service

6 Days • April to October
Canyon Spirit
This six-day itinerary retraces the route from Salt Lake City to Denver, featuring daylight travel through expansive canyons, sculpted rock formations, and desert scenery. Overnight stays in Moab and Glenwood Springs offer opportunities to experience each destination while enjoying a combination of train-based sightseeing and local exploration.
From $3548 per person

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Southwest Adventure
From Las Vegas to Denver
with Bryce Canyon & Moab

7 Days • April to October
Canyon Spirit
A seven-day journey from Las Vegas to Denver allows guests to experience the Southwest USA, with multiple days of daylight travel aboard Canyon Spirit through canyon corridors, desert terrain, and sculpted hoodoos. Overnight stops in Moab and Glenwood Springs provide additional time to explore each destination alongside scenic rail travel.
From $5236 per person

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Rockies to the Red Rocks
From Denver to Moab
with Signature or Premier Service

2 Days • April to October
Canyon Spirit
This two-day journey aboard Canyon Spirit highlights the dramatic landscapes of the American Southwest, including sculpted canyons, expansive deserts, natural archways, and hoodoo formations. Guests spend the night in Glenwood Springs, balancing scenic rail travel with time to explore this historic mountain town.
From $1723 per person

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Rockies to the Red Rocks
From Denver to Salt Lake City
with Signature or Premier Service

3 Days • April to October
Canyon Spirit
Over three days, Canyon Spirit travels from Denver toward Salt Lake City, showcasing towering canyon walls, striking rock formations, and vivid desert scenery best appreciated from the rails. An overnight stop in Glenwood Springs allows guests to explore the town before the route continues westward toward Moab and then north to Salt Lake City.
From $2123 per person

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Rockies to the Red Rocks
From Moab to Denver
with Signature or Premier Service

2 Days • April to October
Canyon Spirit
This two-day Canyon Spirit journey travels from Moab to Denver, passing through the Southwest’s dramatic canyons, desert expanses, natural arches, and hoodoos. An overnight stay in Glenwood Springs allows guests to enjoy local highlights while combining scenic rail travel with destination-focused exploration.
From $1723 per person

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Rockies to the Red Rocks
From Salt Lake City to Denver
with Signature or Premier Service

3 Days • April to October
Canyon Spirit
Over three days, Canyon Spirit carries guests from Salt Lake City back toward Denver, featuring towering canyon walls, striking rock formations, and vivid desert scenery best experienced from the rails. An overnight stop in Glenwood Springs provides time to explore the historic town before continuing on to Denver the following day.
From $2123 per person

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