The Northeast Regional is a popular Amtrak route on the East Coast of the United States. Trains travel in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. There are multiple trains each day, making it easy to commute to and from major cities for work or fun. While on board, enjoy WiFi, a café car and specialty seating including business class and a quiet car.

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Things to Know

  • The multiple Northeast Regional trains stop at different stations.
  • You can store items above your seat and racks are available at one end of each rail car.
  • Acela trains stop at some of the same stations and is a slightly faster travel option. Meals are included if you purchase first-class tickets.
  • Be at Penn Station in New York 45 minutes to an hour before the train departure, especially if it is your first time visiting the station.
  • Amtrak maintains a service alert page and Twitter account for delays and notices regarding the Northeast corridor routes.

Travel Times

  • Boston-DC trip time is around 8 hours.
  • Boston-NYC trip time is just over 4 hours.
  • NYC-DC trip time is approximately 3.5 hours.
  • NYC-Philadelphia trip time is about 1.5 hours.
  • DC-Philadelphia trip time is about 2 hours.

Business Class

A business class car is located in the rear of the Northeast Regional trains. The seats have more legroom and non-alcoholic beverages are free. There are also two conference tables with four seats around each, which is a great option if you plan to work on the train.

Another perk of business class is assigned seating (no assigned seats in coach). You’ll automatically receive a seat assignment after buying your ticket, but you can change it online.

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