Boston uniquely has three Amtrak stations. One is in downtown Boston, one is in the North End and the other is in Back Bay. They are within two miles of each other, so all stations offer easy access to Boston transportation, attractions and businesses. To determine which Boston station is best to use, see recommendations … Continue reading Boston Amtrak stations: Which station is best?
Here are the pros and cons of the upper and lower levels on Amtrak's Superliner trains.
Viewliner is a specific type of rail car used on some Amtrak routes. There are only Viewliner sleeper, dining and baggage cars, which only have one level.
Superliner trains are composed of “Superliner” rail cars — a specific model that has two levels. There are Superliner coach cars, sleeper cars, lounge cars and dining cars (to name a few) that can be combined in different ways depending on the needs of the Amtrak route. For example, sleeper and dining cars are added … Continue reading Superliner trains: Layout, routes and other things to know
Explore the list of Amtrak train routes in the 46 states with rail service.
Family bedrooms have windows on both sides of the train, so they are a great room option for all kinds of travelers.
Amtrak travels to most large cities in the United States, but some medium-sized cities and many small cities do not have service.
Learn about the perks of Amtrak business class seats and how they are different from coach seats.
Amtrak points are of part of the Amtrak Guest Rewards program, which is open to residents in the United States and Canada. You can earn points online or with an Amtrak Guest Rewards credit card. To get started, call 1-800-307-5000 to enroll in the rewards program or complete a short form on Amtrak.com. Once you … Continue reading How Amtrak Points Work
Grand Central and New York Penn Station are two different train stations in Manhattan. Different trains arrive and depart from these terminals. Here's what you need to know.
Amtrak transports vehicles, including cars, on the Auto Train that travels non-stop between Virginia and Florida. However, you have to be a ticketed Amtrak passenger and travel with your vehicle in order to use this service. View vehicle requirements and dimensions allowed on the Amtrak train. Additionally, there is some space for specialized vehicles including … Continue reading Can Amtrak ship my car?
There are pros and cons to Amtrak travel and pros and cons to getting on a plane. Your interest in seeing the country, need for on-time arrival or quick travel time are some of the top deciding factors when choosing between these transportation options. See below to learn more about Amtrak vs. flying. Pros of … Continue reading Amtrak vs Flying: Pros and Cons
Amtrak, officially called the The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, is a corporation that was chartered by the U.S. government in 1970 (operation began May 1, 1971). The federal government owns the majority of the stock (source), but despite this, Amtrak is classified as an independent agency. Other things to know: Amtrak has a Board of … Continue reading Who owns Amtrak?
Amtrak ended traditional dining car service on some of its routes east of the Mississippi River. However, many of the scenic, long-distance trains still have a dining car where you can sit and order meals during your rail trip.
It's a long trip if you want to travel across the United States by train. It takes between two and three days and multiple trains to travel coast to coast. If you're up for the adventure, you can choose from multiple start and end cities based on your preferences.
Yes, you can bring food on Amtrak trains that you can eat at your seat or in a lounge or café car. We encourage bringing food on board, including to-go meals from restaurants near stations, if you have special diet needs, like to eat large amounts of fresh fruit and vegetables or don't want to … Continue reading Can you bring food on Amtrak trains?
Amtrak roomettes are private (and small) sleeping accommodations on long-distance trains. There are sliding doors that you can close at any time, or leave the door open for easy access to the hallway. You can lock the door when you are inside the roomette, but you cannot lock it from the outside, so avoid leaving … Continue reading Are Amtrak roomettes private?
In almost all cases, Amtrak seats are not assigned. The exception is Acela Express route seats and business class seating on the Northeast Regional, Carolinian, Palmetto, and Vermonter.
Two Amtrak stations are less than a 10-minute drive from Boston Logan Airport. Learn about each option and get tips for traveling to and from the airport.
Amtrak dining options vary depending on your ticket and train route. Long-distance trains have dining cars and free meals for sleeper car passengers, and all trains have a cafe car open to all. During the pandemic, all food is served to go. See below for the list of dining options on each Amtrak route to … Continue reading Amtrak dining options
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