These rail journeys showcase the best autumnal scenery from Washington to Vermont.

The voyage also features an overnight stop in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

This route gives travelers the opportunity to appreciate autumn from both an urban and rural perspective.

Aerial view of Rocky Mountaineer train along the water during autumn

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The train goes both directions, and the trip lasts about an hour and 15 minutes.

The three-hour round-trip journey culminates at the 14,115-foot peak of America’s Mountain.

The ride can take anywhere from four to five and a half hours.

Amtrak’s California Zephyr passes a plateau during its daily 2,438-mile trip to Emeryville/San Francisco from Chicago that takes roughly 52 hours on March 24, 2017 in Helper, Utah

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Mount Washington Cog Railway during autumn

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The Greenbrier Express surrounded by golden fall foliage

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Amtrak Vermonter goes through Wallingford during autumn

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River Runner at Kirkwood MO in autumn

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View of Georgetown Loop Railroad crossing bridge during autumn

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The Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Rail

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Distant train coming through the fog over a bridge in the Blue Ridge mountains

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Aerial view of The Cumbres & Toltec scenic railway in fall

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One of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad’s vintage trains runs along the river in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio, amid fall foliage.

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The Amtrak Cascades train departs from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022

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Train engine with railway worker

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View of Amtrak’s Empire Builder going along snow capped mountains and fall foliage

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Vintage train with fall foliage in background

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