Ready to embark on your next adventure? Amtrak is a comfortable, convenient and more sustainable way to arrive at your destination.
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For those looking for a convenient, sustainable way to travel, Amtrak may be the answer.
By Rusty Epstein, for Amtrak
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Explore a few of Amtrak’s many popular destinations. Select a location to learn more about how Amtrak can get you where you need to go – comfortably, conveniently and sustainably.
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New York
Philadelphia
Washington, D.C.
florida
atlanta
chicago
denver
minneapolis
SEATTLE
portland
California
Acela
Northeast Regional
Acela
Northeast Regional
ABOUT THE ROUTE
Arrive in the heart of your destination, not outside of it. Acela offers high-speed service between Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., with many additional stops. Travel from Boston to New York in under four hours. With free Wi-Fi, no middle seats, reserved seating, more legroom and wider seats than most airplanes, Acela is the comfortable way to travel.
GOING GREEN
Electric-powered trains in the Northeast produce up to 83% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than driving and up to 72% fewer than flying. In 2021, Amtrak sourced 51% of its electricity from carbon-free sources.
Downtown-to-downtown service between Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., including additional stops as far south as Norfolk, Virginia. Northeast Regional offers Coach and Business Class – and free Wi-Fi, a generous baggage policy, plenty of legroom and wide comfortable seats come standard. Skip the highway hassles and headaches and enjoy the ride on Northeast Regional.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
GOING GREEN
Electric-powered trains in the Northeast produce up to 83% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than driving and up to 72% fewer than flying. In 2021, Amtrak sourced 51% of its electricity from carbon-free sources.
Crescent
Crescent
ABOUT THE ROUTE
Arrive in the heart of your destination, not outside of it. Acela offers high-speed service between Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., with many additional stops. Travel from New York to Washington, D.C. in under three hours, and New York to Boston in under four hours. With free Wi-Fi, no middle seats, reserved seating and more legroom and wider seats than most airplanes, Acela is the comfortable way to travel.
GOING GREEN
Electric-powered trains in the Northeast produce up to 83% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than driving and up to 72% fewer than flying. In 2021, Amtrak sourced 51% of its electricity from carbon-free sources.
Downtown-to-downtown service between Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., including additional stops as far south as Norfolk, Virginia. Northeast Regional offers Coach and Business Class – and free Wi-Fi, a generous baggage policy, plenty of legroom and wide comfortable seats come standard. Skip the highway hassles and headaches and enjoy the ride on Northeast Regional.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
GOING GREEN
Electric-powered trains in the Northeast produce up to 83% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than driving and up to 72% fewer than flying. In 2021, Amtrak sourced 51% of its electricity from carbon-free sources.
Running from New York City to just outside New Orleans, the Crescent lets you explore the mid-Atlantic and the South with stops in iconic cities like Philadelphia; Washington, D.C.; Charlottesville, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Atlanta and Birmingham, Alabama. Free Wi-Fi, large seats and a variety of dining options are available. The Crescent offers Coach seating, as well as First Class private room sleeping accommodations.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
GOING GREEN
Traveling on Amtrak's diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
Silver Star/Silver Meteor
Palmetto
Silver Star/Silver Meteor
Palmetto
ABOUT THE ROUTE
Arrive in the heart of your destination, not outside of it. Acela offers high-speed service between Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., with many additional stops. Travel from Philadelphia to New York in under an hour and a half, and to Washington, D.C. in under two hours. With free Wi-Fi, no middle seats, reserved seating and more legroom and wider seats than most airplanes, Acela is a comfortable way to travel.
GOING GREEN
Electric-powered trains in the Northeast produce up to 83% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than driving and up to 72% fewer than flying. In 2021, Amtrak sourced 51% of its electricity from carbon-free sources.
Downtown-to-downtown service between Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., including additional stops as far south as Norfolk, Virginia. Northeast Regional offers Coach and Business Class – and free Wi-Fi, a generous baggage policy, plenty of legroom and wide comfortable seats come standard. Skip the highway hassles and headaches and enjoy the ride on Northeast Regional.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
GOING GREEN
Electric-powered trains in the Northeast produce up to 83% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than driving and up to 72% fewer than flying. In 2021, Amtrak sourced 51% of its electricity from carbon-free sources.
Travel up and down the East Coast on the Silver Meteor or Silver Star . These routes include stops in major cities including Philadelphia; Washington, D.C.; Savannah, Georgia and Tampa, Florida. The Silver Star and Silver Meteor routes offer Coach seating and First Class private room accommodations. Explore the coast from the Northeast to Florida without the hassle of traffic or airports.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
GOING GREEN
Traveling on Amtrak's diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
With stops in majority of major cities on the East Coast, take the Palmetto from New York down through Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Charleston, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia. This route offers Coach and Business Class accommodations. Explore the coast from the Northeast to down south without the hassle of traffic or airports. This route offers free Wi-Fi, a generous baggage policy and large seats with ample legroom.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
GOING GREEN
Traveling on Amtrak's diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
Capitol Limited
Capitol Limited
ABOUT THE ROUTE
Arrive in the heart of your destination, not outside of it. Acela offers high-speed service between Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and Boston with many additional stops. Travel from Washington, D.C. to New York in under three hours or to Philadelphia in under two hours. With free Wi-Fi, no middle seats, reserved seating and more legroom and wider seats than most airplanes, Acela is the comfortable way to travel.
GOING GREEN
Electric-powered trains in the Northeast produce up to 83% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than driving and up to 72% fewer than flying. In 2021, Amtrak sourced 51% of its electricity from carbon-free sources.
Downtown-to-downtown service between Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., including additional stops as far south as Norfolk, Virginia. Northeast Regional offers Coach and Business Class – and free Wi-Fi, a generous baggage policy, plenty of legroom and wide comfortable seats come standard. Skip the highway hassles and headaches and enjoy the ride on Northeast Regional.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
GOING GREEN
Electric-powered trains in the Northeast produce up to 83% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than driving and up to 72% fewer than flying. In 2021, Amtrak sourced 51% of its electricity from carbon-free sources.
Traveling from Lorton, Virginia (near Washington, D.C.) down to Sanford, Florida (near Orlando), Auto Train lets you and your vehicle avoid the constant congestion of I-95. Load your car, motorcycle or SUV into one of the auto-carriers, then kick your feet up and enjoy the ride. Auto Train offers Coach seating, as well as First Class private room sleeping accommodations.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
GOING GREEN
In 2021, Auto Train took 132,000 vehicles off I-95, amounting to 95 million vehicle miles. Riding Auto Train reduces your carbon footprint by about 22% compared to driving. People who took Auto Train instead of driving helped prevent 19 million pounds of CO2e from being released into the atmosphere in 2021.
Follow the historic B&O line between Washington, D.C. and Chicago, with stops in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia; Pittsburgh; Cleveland and South Bend, Indiana. Capitol Limited offers large seats with plenty of legroom, individual power outlets, free Wi-Fi and much more. Travel in comfort in Coach or in a First Class private room for extra space and privacy.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
GOING GREEN
Traveling on Amtrak’s diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
Silver Star/Silver Meteor
ABOUT THE ROUTE
Traveling from Lorton, Virginia (near Washington, D.C.) down to Sanford, Florida (near Orlando), Auto Train lets you and your vehicle avoid the constant congestion of I-95. Load your car, motorcycle or SUV into one of the auto-carriers, then kick your feet up and enjoy the ride. Auto Train offers Coach Class, as well as First Class private room sleeping accommodations.
GOING GREEN
In 2021, Auto Train took 132,000 vehicles off I-95, amounting to 95 million vehicle miles. Riding Auto Train reduces your carbon footprint by about 22% compared to driving. Taking Auto Train instead of driving prevented 19 million pounds of greenhouse gases from being released into the atmosphere.
Travel up and down the East Coast on the Silver Meteor or Silver Star . These routes include stops in major cities including Philadelphia; Washington, D.C.; Savannah, Georgia and Tampa, Florida. The Silver Star and Silver Meteor routes offer Coach seating and First Class private room accommodations. Explore the coast from the Northeast to Florida without the hassle of traffic or airports.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
GOING GREEN
Traveling on Amtrak's diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
Crescent
Sunset Limited
Crescent
Sunset Limited
ABOUT THE ROUTE
Running from New York City to just outside New Orleans, the Crescent lets you explore the mid-Atlantic and the South with stops in iconic cities like Philadelphia; Washington, D.C.; Charlottesville, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Atlanta and Birmingham, Alabama. Free Wi-Fi, large seats and a variety of dining options are available. The Crescent offers Coach seating, as well as First Class private room sleeping accommodations.
GOING GREEN
Traveling on Amtrak's diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
Take in the scenic South along Amtrak’s southernmost route. Sunset Limited spans New Orleans to Los Angeles, with additional stops in Texas, including Houston, San Antonio, Alpine and El Paso. Free Wi-Fi, checked baggage, large seats with plenty of legroom and a variety of dining options are available onboard. Sunset Limited offers Coach seating, as well as First Class private rooms.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
GOING GREEN
Traveling on Amtrak's diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
Lake Shore Limited
California Zephyr
Southwest Chief
Empire Builder
Lake Shore Limited
California Zephyr
Southwest Chief
Empire Builder
ABOUT THE ROUTE
Witness some of America’s breathtaking shorelines on this route between New York City and Chicago. Additional stops include Albany, Syracuse and Buffalo in New York State, as well as Cleveland and Toledo in Ohio and South Bend, Indiana. Free Wi-Fi, a generous baggage policy and a variety of dining options are available onboard. Lake Shore Limited offers Coach seating, as well as First Class private room accommodations.
GOING GREEN
Traveling on Amtrak's diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada on one of Amtrak's most iconic routes. Spanning Chicago to San Francisco, additional stops include Omaha, Nebraska; Denver; Salt Lake City; Reno, Nevada; and Sacramento, California. The Sightseer Lounge provides floor-to-ceiling windows. Coach seating offers large reclining seats with plenty of legroom, individual power outlets and a generous baggage policy.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
GOING GREEN
Traveling on Amtrak's diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
Cross the Mighty Mississippi, climb mountains and carve a path through vast canyons on one of Amtrak’s most scenic routes. Southwest Chief runs between Chicago and Los Angeles, with stops in Kansas City, Missouri; Las Vegas; Albuquerque, New Mexico and Flagstaff, Arizona. Take in the view through floor-to-ceiling windows in the Sightseer Lounge, settle into large seats with plenty of legroom in Coach or upgrade to a First Class private room.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
GOING GREEN
Traveling on Amtrak’s diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
Spanning Chicago to Seattle, Empire Builder makes stops in cities like Minneapolis; Milwaukee; Fargo, North Dakota; Spokane, Washington and Portland, Oregon. Take in the Mississippi River, Glacier National Park and Mount Hood from the Sightseer Lounge’s floor-to-ceiling windows. Coach seating offers large reclining seats, individual power outlets and a generous baggage policy. Upgrade to a First Class private room for extra comfort and privacy.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
GOING GREEN
Traveling on Amtrak's diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
Empire Builder
California Zephyr
Empire Builder
California Zephyr
ABOUT THE ROUTE
Spanning Chicago to Seattle, Empire Builder makes stops in cities like Minneapolis; Milwaukee; Fargo, North Dakota; Spokane, Washington and Portland, Oregon. Take in the Mississippi River, Glacier National Park and Mount Hood from the Sightseer Lounge’s floor-to-ceiling windows. Coach seating offers large reclining seats, individual power outlets and a generous baggage policy. Upgrade to a First Class private room for extra comfort and privacy.
GOING GREEN
Traveling on Amtrak's diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada on one of Amtrak's most iconic routes. Spanning Chicago to San Francisco, additional stops include Omaha, Nebraska; Denver; Salt Lake City; Reno, Nevada; and Sacramento, California. The Sightseer Lounge provides floor-to-ceiling windows. Coach seating offers large reclining seats with plenty of legroom, individual power outlets and a generous baggage policy.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
GOING GREEN
Traveling on Amtrak’s diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
Coast Starlight
Coast Starlight
ABOUT THE ROUTE
Spanning Chicago to Seattle, Empire Builder makes stops in cities like Minneapolis; Milwaukee; Fargo, North Dakota; Spokane, Washington and Portland, Oregon. Take in the Mississippi River, Glacier National Park and Mount Hood from the Sightseer Lounge’s floor-to-ceiling windows. Coach seating offers large reclining seats, individual power outlets and a generous baggage policy. Upgrade to a First Class private room for extra comfort and privacy.
GOING GREEN
Traveling on Amtrak’s diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
Take in the Cascade Mountains and Pacific Coast on this route between Seattle and Los Angeles. Additional stops include iconic cities like Tacoma, Washington; Portland and Salem, Oregon; Oakland, San Jose, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara, California. Enjoy the floor-to-ceiling windows in the Sightseer Lounge. Coach seating offers large reclining seats with plenty of legroom and individual power outlets.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
GOING GREEN
Traveling on Amtrak’s diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
Coast Starlight
Texas Eagle
Coast Starlight
Texas Eagle
ABOUT THE ROUTE
Take in the Cascade Mountains and Pacific Coast on this route between Seattle and Los Angeles. Additional stops include iconic cities like Tacoma, Washington; Portland and Salem, Oregon; Oakland, San Jose, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara, California. Enjoy the floor-to-ceiling windows in the Sightseer Lounge. Coach seating offers large reclining seats with plenty of legroom and individual power outlets.
GOING GREEN
Traveling on Amtrak’s diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada on one of Amtrak's most iconic routes. Spanning Chicago to San Francisco, additional stops include Omaha, Nebraska; Denver; Salt Lake City; Reno, Nevada; and Sacramento, California. The Sightseer Lounge provides floor-to-ceiling windows. Coach seating offers large reclining seats with plenty of legroom, individual power outlets and a generous baggage policy.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
GOING GREEN
Traveling on Amtrak’s diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
Cross the Mighty Mississippi, climb mountains and carve a path through vast canyons on one of Amtrak’s most scenic routes. Southwest Chief runs between Chicago and Los Angeles, with stops in Kansas City, Missouri; Las Vegas; Albuquerque, New Mexico and Flagstaff, Arizona. Take in the view through floor-to-ceiling windows in the Sightseer Lounge, settle into large seats with plenty of legroom in Coach or upgrade to a First Class private room.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
GOING GREEN
Traveling on Amtrak’s diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
For those hoping to fuel their spirit of adventure, look no further. The Texas Eagle connects Chicago to San Antonio, with stops in Springfield, Illinois; Little Rock, Arkansas; Dallas, Fort Worth and Austin, Texas. The Texas Eagle offers large seats with plenty of legroom and a generous baggage policy with checked baggage. Coach Class and First Class private room accommodations are available onboard.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
GOING GREEN
Traveling on Amtrak’s diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
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Acela
Northeast Regional
Acela
Northeast Regional
Acela
Northeast Regional
Acela
Northeast Regional
Acela
Northeast Regional
Auto Train
Acela
Northeast Regional
Auto Train
Auto Train
Silver Star/Silver Meteor
Auto Train
Traveling on Amtrak's diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
GOING GREEN
ABOUT THE ROUTE
Take in the scenic South along Amtrak’s southernmost route. Sunset Limited spans New Orleans to Los Angeles, with additional stops in Texas, including Houston, San Antonio, Alpine and El Paso. Free Wi-Fi, checked baggage, large seats with plenty of legroom and a variety of dining options are available onboard. Sunset Limited offers Coach seating, as well as First Class private rooms.
Traveling on Amtrak's diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
GOING GREEN
Running from New York City to just outside New Orleans, the Crescent lets you explore the mid-Atlantic and the South with stops in iconic cities like Philadelphia; Washington, D.C.; Charlottesville, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Atlanta and Birmingham, Alabama. Free Wi-Fi, large seats and a variety of dining options are available. The Crescent offers Coach seating, as well as First Class private room sleeping accommodations.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
Sunset Limited
Crescent
Sunset Limited
Crescent
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New Orleans
Empire Builder
California Zephyr
Empire Builder
California Zephyr
Traveling on Amtrak's diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
GOING GREEN
Spanning Chicago to Seattle, Empire Builder makes stops in cities like Minneapolis; Milwaukee; Fargo, North Dakota; Spokane, Washington and Portland, Oregon. Take in the Mississippi River, Glacier National Park and Mount Hood from the Sightseer Lounge’s floor-to-ceiling windows. Coach seating offers large reclining seats, individual power outlets and a generous baggage policy. Upgrade to a First Class private room for extra comfort and privacy.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
Traveling on Amtrak’s diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
GOING GREEN
ABOUT THE ROUTE
Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada on one of Amtrak's most iconic routes. Spanning Chicago to San Francisco, additional stops include Omaha, Nebraska; Denver; Salt Lake City; Reno, Nevada; and Sacramento, California. The Sightseer Lounge provides floor-to-ceiling windows. Coach seating offers large reclining seats with plenty of legroom, individual power outlets and a generous baggage policy.
Empire Builder
Empire Builder
Empire Builder
Coast Starlight
Empire Builder
Coast Starlight
Traveling on Amtrak’s diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
GOING GREEN
Spanning Chicago to Seattle, Empire Builder makes stops in cities like Minneapolis; Milwaukee; Fargo, North Dakota; Spokane, Washington and Portland, Oregon. Take in the Mississippi River, Glacier National Park and Mount Hood from the Sightseer Lounge’s floor-to-ceiling windows. Coach seating offers large reclining seats, individual power outlets and a generous baggage policy. Upgrade to a First Class private room for extra comfort and privacy.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
Traveling on Amtrak’s diesel-powered locomotives is 34% more energy efficient than traveling by air and 46% more energy efficient than traveling by car.
GOING GREEN
ABOUT THE ROUTE
Take in the Cascade Mountains and Pacific Coast on this route between Seattle and Los Angeles. Additional stops include iconic cities like Tacoma, Washington; Portland and Salem, Oregon; Oakland, San Jose, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara, California. Enjoy the floor-to-ceiling windows in the Sightseer Lounge. Coach seating offers large reclining seats with plenty of legroom and individual power outlets.
California Zephyr
Southwest Chief
California Zephyr
Southwest Chief
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