See Every Corner of the U.S. With This Cross-country Train Journey That Only Costs $1,000 (Video)

In February, Wanderu, a transportation booking website, released a brand-new map that will help people travel on a massive train loop all over the United States. And here's the best part: The entire journey can be done for less than $1,000 and takes just seven days to complete.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · John Harrison

In 2019, more people than ever before took to the railways around the United States.

But, thats where Wanderus new cross-country train map comes in.

Not that were judging if youve got that kind of longevity then kudos!

Passenger train traveling up the Hudson River

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The route around the United States includes taking a train from Boston, MA to Washington, DC.

Next, guests will hop aboard a train from DC to New Orleans.

From Ohio, guests will head to Albany, NY, and finally settle back in Boston.

Wanderu’s Amtrak Loop around the U.S.

Courtesy of Wanderu

Want to take the entire route or find your own partial journey?

Check out theWanderu mapand get your tickets on Amtrak now.