Resources for Senior Train Travelers
Ready to start planning? Here are a few great resources to help you on your way. These organizations offer a wealth of information, from travel tips to community programs that can enrich your retirement years.
For lifestyle and community resources, AARP offers extensive articles and local chapters that often include travel-related discounts and advice. If you’re looking for different ways to engage with the country you’re traveling through, opportunities to give back can be found via AmeriCorps Seniors.
Many of the most beautiful train routes travel through or near our national parks. Comprehensive travel and recreation information for seniors, including details on the lifetime senior pass, is available at the National Park Service. For local programs, be sure to check your city or county’s Parks and Recreation department website, as they sometimes organize group travel excursions.
I’m interested in these train rides.
I am a Rail Aficionado (rare milage collector). I have ridden ALL of Amtrak, and almost all of VIA (missing Prince William to Prince Rupert).
I have not (but want to this year – 2026) do two end-to-end Rocky Mountaineer’s Canadian excursions. SPECIFICALLY: “First Passage West” – starting on a WEDNESDAY – from Banff. Do a three-day lay over in Vancouver, BC. (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Then starting MONDAY, board the “Rainforest to Gold Rush” – Vancouver to Jasper. Then connect with VIA Canadian in Jasper to Prince William and take the split of train to Prince Rupert. Finally: fly out of Prince Rupert to either Seattle or Portland.
Also want to do (probably next year) Rocky Mountaineer’s US tour. Denver to Moab. Then Moab to Salt Lake.
Do you do anything in Mexico? I have done the ‘Copper Canyon Train.
I am 78 years old and fairly mobile.
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I would like to know about the senior train rides available.