Keystone Service vs Northeast Regional

Amtrak’s Keystone Service and Northeast Regional routes are predominantly used as regional commuter trains in the Northeast United States. Both also travel between Philadelphia and New York City — but that’s where the commonalities end. Keystone Service primarily travels east and west, connecting cities in Pennsylvania with New Jersey and New York City. On the other hand, the Northeast Regional travels north and south along the East Coast from Boston to Norfolk, Virginia.

To learn more about the differences between the Keystone Service and Northeast Regional, see the table below. Note that only the Northeast Regional has a business class car, so if you have a choice between the two routes and want the amenities that come with business class, choose the Northeast Regional.

	Keystone Service	Northeast Regional
Route Length	350+ miles	~700 miles
Stops	21	55
Frequency	Multiple trains per day	Multiple trains per day
Ticket Options	Coach	Business and coach
Quiet Car	Yes	Yes
Sleeper Car	No	Yes (when staff available)
Sightseer Lounge	No	No
Dining Options	Café	Café
WiFi	Yes	Yes
States on the Route	NY, NJ, PA	MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA
End-of-the-Line Stations	New York City and Harrisburg	Boston and Norfolk