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Discover Colorado’s Authentic West with a scenic train and bus trip from Antonito. Enjoy luxury seating, a hearty lunch at Osier Station, and stunning mountain views on this unique journey.
Discover Colorado’s Authentic West with a scenic train and bus trip from Antonito. Enjoy luxury seating, a hearty lunch at Osier Station, and stunning mountain views on this unique journey.
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Operated by Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad · Antonito, Colorado
Experience the rugged charm of the Authentic West with Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad’s "All Aboard Antonito: Bus then Train | Parlor" adventure. This private excursion offers a seamless combination of a leisurely scenic train ride and a comfortable one-hour bus trip, allowing you to customize your journey by choosing which mode of transport you want to start with. The highlight is a delicious hot lunch served at Osier Station, where the historic ambiance adds to the memorable experience. Travel in style aboard the Parlor Car, featuring luxurious seating and large windows perfect for watching the breathtaking mountain vistas glide by, or opt for the open-air Gondola for an immersive outdoor perspective. The trip traverses rugged landscapes, historic railway engineering, and diverse wildlife habitats, providing a rich sensory experience of Colorado’s high country. Whether you’re a train enthusiast, a lover of scenic views, or someone seeking a unique day trip, this adventure offers a blend of comfort, history, and natural beauty. Perfect for families, couples, and solo travelers, the experience is designed for ease and enjoyment with knowledgeable staff and well-maintained equipment ensuring a smooth journey.
easy.
6–7 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels as the trip involves mostly sitting with minimal physical exertion required.
Yes, the experience gives you flexibility to start your adventure on either the train or the bus based on your preference.
Yes, a hot lunch at Osier Station is included in the ticket for a complete dining experience.
Absolutely, the trip is family-friendly and suitable for travelers of all ages.
The Parlor Car may have limited accessibility; please contact the company directly for specific accommodations.
Outside food and drinks are generally not allowed as lunch is provided, but water bottles are encouraged.
Spring and fall offer the most comfortable weather and beautiful scenery, but the trip runs year-round with varying seasonal highlights.
Antonito is a key historic junction on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, which preserves one of the most well-maintained narrow gauge railroads in the US.
The railroad partners with local land trusts to promote sustainable tourism and protect the natural environment surrounding the rail corridor.
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a heritage railroad based in Antonito, Colorado, that operates scheduled scenic train experiences across the historic Cumbres Pass corridor. The railroad runs vintage 19th-century train cars and operates the historic locomotive 168 on select departures, delivering authentic steam-era travel through high mountain landscapes. Trips include themed dinner and wine trains, deluxe and parlor-car Cumbres Express services, coach and open-air gondola options, geology-focused excursions, one-way journeys between Chama and Cumbres, and combined bus–train itineraries covering the Antonito–Chama route. Many departures feature a hot lunch or dinner at Osier station, interpretive commentary from knowledgeable guides, and opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography. The railroad highlights the region’s geology, historic trestles, and sweeping mountain vistas while preserving original rolling stock and track alignment. Visitors travel across iconic structures such as the Wolf Creek trestle and ascend Cumbres Pass, experiencing panoramic views of the Rio Grande Rift and surrounding peaks. Tickets are offered for specific named departures, including Dinner & Beer Train, 168 Dinner & Wine Train, Cumbres Express (Deluxe, Parlor, Coach), Continental Divide and Geology trains, and All Aboard Antonito one-way combinations. Passengers can choose seating classes ranging from coach to premium parlor cars and open-air gondolas for unobstructed scenery. Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad emphasizes historic preservation, guided interpretation, and curated dining options to create memorable, authentic western railroad journeys from Antonito, Colorado. Reservations and ticketing details are available through channels for each named departure and seating class. Plan ahead for limited seating on popular dates.
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