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Acela Express
Boston – New York – Washington, D.C.
Amtrak's flagship high-speed service along the Northeast Corridor, offering premium business and First Class seating with fewer stops for faster travel between major East Coast hubs.
  • Urban skylines
  • Coastal views
  • Historic landmarks
NEC (Higher-Speed) Approx. 7 hours
Adirondack
Montreal – New York
A breathtaking scenic journey connecting New York City to Montreal, tracing the Hudson River Valley and winding through the beautiful Adirondack Mountains.
  • Lake Champlain
  • Hudson River Valley
  • Adirondack Mountains
International Approx. 11 hours
Amtrak Cascades
Vancouver, BC – Seattle – Portland – Eugene
Pacific Northwest service offering stunning views of Puget Sound, the Cascade Mountains, and coastal waterways, connecting major cities in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.
  • Puget Sound
  • Cascade Mountains
  • Olympic Mountains
Regional Approx. 10 hours (Seattle-Vancouver)
Hartford Line
New Haven, CT – Springfield, MA
Regional service connecting communities along the Connecticut River Valley, providing convenient connections to Metro-North and Amtrak services at New Haven.
  • Connecticut River Valley
  • New England towns
  • Historic stations
Regional Approx. 1.5 hours
Auto Train
Lorton, VA – Sanford, FL
Unique non-stop service allowing you to transport your car, van, or motorcycle along with you between the DC area and Central Florida, avoiding I-95 traffic.
  • Vehicle transport
  • Private overnight dining
  • Florida sunshine
Long-Distance (Non-Stop) Approx. 17.5 hours
Berkshire Flyer
New York – Pittsfield, MA
Seasonal weekend service (typically summer/fall) connecting New York City to the cultural heart of the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts.
  • Tanglewood
  • Berkshire Mountains
  • New England scenery
Seasonal Approx. 4.5 hours
Borealis
Saint Paul – Chicago
Daily service between the Twin Cities and Chicago, offering scenic daytime travel along the Mississippi River bluffs and through Wisconsin.
  • Mississippi River views
  • Milwaukee attractions
  • Wisconsin Dells
Regional Approx. 7.5 hours
California Zephyr
Chicago – Emeryville (San Francisco)
Often considered one of the most scenic routes, this journey crosses the heart of the Rockies, the Sierra Nevadas, and the plains of the Midwest.
  • Rocky Mountains
  • Donner Pass
  • Denver, Salt Lake City
Long-Distance (Scenic) Approx. 51 hours (2 nights)
Capitol Corridor
Auburn – Sacramento – Oakland – San Jose
Frequent commuter and regional service connecting the Sacramento Valley, Bay Area, and Silicon Valley in Northern California.
  • Bay Area cities
  • Sacramento State Capitol
  • Suisun Bay
Regional (Commuter) Approx. 3.5 hours (full route)
Cardinal
Chicago – New York
Runs three times a week, providing spectacular views of the New River Gorge in West Virginia and the rolling hills of the Midwest.
  • New River Gorge
  • Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Indianapolis, Cincinnati
Long-Distance (3x Weekly) Approx. 28 hours (1 night)
Carolinian
New York – Charlotte
Connects the Northeast Corridor with North Carolina, offering a popular daytime service from major East Coast cities to the growing South.
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Raleigh-Durham area
  • Historic Virginia
Regional Approx. 14 hours
City of New Orleans
Chicago – New Orleans
A historic overnight route connecting the music hub of Chicago with the jazz capital of New Orleans, cutting through the heart of Mississippi and the Deep South.
  • Mississippi River Delta
  • Deep South heritage
  • New Orleans nightlife
Long-Distance (Overnight) Approx. 19 hours (Overnight)
Coast Starlight
Seattle – Los Angeles
Widely regarded as one of Amtrak's most spectacular routes, offering dramatic views of the Pacific Coast, towering mountains, and lush forests of the Cascade Range.
  • Pacific Coastline
  • Mt. Shasta
  • Cascade Mountains
Long-Distance (Scenic) Approx. 35 hours (1 night)
Crescent
New York – New Orleans
A deep dive into the American South, connecting the Northeast with historic cities like Atlanta and Birmingham before reaching the Louisiana coast.
  • Lake Pontchartrain
  • Appalachian foothills
  • Historic Southern cities
Long-Distance Approx. 30 hours (1 night)
Downeaster
Brunswick, ME – Boston
A popular route serving the coastal towns and cities of Maine and New Hampshire before connecting to Boston's North Station.
  • Maine coastline
  • New England towns
  • Boston sights
Regional Approx. 3.5 hours (Portland-Boston)
Empire Builder
Chicago – Portland/Seattle (Splits at Spokane)
An iconic journey through the rugged northern US, following the Lewis and Clark trail and offering unparalleled access to Glacier National Park and the Pacific Northwest.
  • Glacier National Park
  • Mississippi River
  • Columbia River Gorge
Long-Distance (Scenic) Approx. 46 hours (2 nights)
Empire Service
New York – Albany – Niagara Falls
Frequent service through New York State, following the historic Hudson River and connecting to cities in the Finger Lakes region and Western New York.
  • Hudson River Valley
  • Finger Lakes Region
  • Niagara Falls (near station)
Regional Approx. 9.5 hours (full route)
Ethan Allen Express
New York – Burlington, VT
Direct service from NYC to the Green Mountains of Vermont, culminating in the college town of Burlington on the shores of Lake Champlain.
  • Green Mountains
  • Lake Champlain
  • Vermont ski resorts
Regional Approx. 7.5 hours
Floridian (Future/Combined Route)
Chicago – New York – Miami/Tampa
A planned or recently announced/restored service aiming to combine elements of the Silver Service and Lake Shore Limited to create a new north-south route to Florida.
  • East Coast cities
  • Florida coast
  • Orlando resorts
Long-Distance Approx. 35-40 hours
Heartland Flyer
Oklahoma City – Fort Worth
Regional route linking Oklahoma's capital with the major metropolis of Fort Worth, Texas.
  • Oklahoma prairies
  • Fort Worth Stockyards
  • Dallas (nearby)
Regional Approx. 4 hours
Hiawatha
Chicago – Milwaukee
High-frequency commuter service connecting the cultural and business centers of Chicago and Milwaukee.
  • Lake Michigan shore
  • Quick city connection
  • Milwaukee culture
Regional (Commuter) Approx. 1.5 hours
Illinois Zephyr and Carl Sandburg
Chicago – Quincy
Two services connecting Chicago with western Illinois, serving cities like Galesburg and the western terminus city of Quincy on the Mississippi River.
  • Mississippi River
  • Historic Galesburg
  • Illinois prairies
Regional Approx. 5 hours
Illini and Saluki
Chicago – Carbondale
Two services operating along the same corridor, connecting Chicago to downstate Illinois, serving university towns and agricultural areas.
  • Champaign-Urbana (UIUC)
  • Southern Illinois University (SIU)
Regional Approx. 5.5 hours
Keystone Service
New York – Philadelphia – Harrisburg
A frequent, all-reserved service primarily focused on business and regional travel in Pennsylvania, linking New York to the state capital, Harrisburg.
  • Lancaster County (Amish)
  • Philadelphia landmarks
  • Pennsylvania farmlands
Regional Approx. 3.5 hours (NYC-HBG)
Lake Shore Limited
Chicago – New York/Boston (Splits at Albany)
A major eastern route that splits in Albany, offering service to either New York City (via the Hudson Valley) or Boston (via the Berkshires).
  • Hudson River Valley
  • Lake Erie shore
  • Berkshire Mountains
Long-Distance Approx. 19 hours (to NYC)
Lincoln Service
Chicago – St. Louis
Connects the two major Midwestern hubs, running through the heart of Illinois and historic Abraham Lincoln sites like Springfield.
  • Abraham Lincoln sites
  • St. Louis Arch
  • Illinois State Capitol
Regional Approx. 5.5 hours
Maple Leaf
New York – Toronto
An international route offering fantastic views as it travels through New York State and crosses into Canada to reach Toronto, Ontario.
  • Hudson River Valley
  • Niagara Falls
  • Toronto skyline
International Approx. 12.5 hours
Mardi Gras Service
New Orleans – Mobile, AL (Limited)
Recently added service restoring passenger rail along the scenic Gulf Coast, connecting New Orleans to coastal Mississippi and Mobile, Alabama.
  • Gulf Coast beaches
  • Mobile Bay
  • Historic Biloxi
Regional Approx. 3.5 hours
Michigan Services
Chicago – Michigan destinations
Comprehensive service connecting Chicago to key Michigan destinations including the Blue Water (Port Huron), Pere Marquette (Grand Rapids), and Wolverine (Pontiac) routes.
  • Lake Michigan
  • Michigan cities
  • University towns
Regional Varies by route
Missouri River Runner
St. Louis – Kansas City
Connects the two largest cities in Missouri, running near the Missouri River and stopping at state capital, Jefferson City.
  • Mississippi River views
  • Kansas City BBQ
  • St. Louis Arch
Regional Approx. 7.5 hours
Northeast Regional
Boston/Springfield – Virginia Branches
The most frequent rail service in the network, linking major cities across the Northeast and extending south into Virginia (Norfolk, Newport News, Roanoke).
  • High frequency travel
  • Historic stations
  • Virginia battlefields
NEC / Regional Varies (e.g., NYC-DC ~3.5h)
Pacific Surfliner
San Luis Obispo – Los Angeles – San Diego
Offers stunning coastal views of Southern California, linking the Central Coast, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego.
  • Pacific Ocean coastline
  • San Diego Zoo
  • Santa Barbara beaches
Regional (Scenic) Approx. 5.5 hours (LA-SD)
Palmetto
New York – Savannah, GA
Provides overnight and daytime service linking the Northeast with major cities and charming coastal towns in the Carolinas and Georgia.
  • Charleston history
  • Savannah's historic district
  • Coastal marshes
Long-Distance Approx. 17 hours
Pennsylvanian
New York – Pittsburgh
A daily service traveling across Pennsylvania, featuring the famous Horseshoe Curve near Altoona in the Allegheny Mountains.
  • Horseshoe Curve
  • Allegheny Mountains
  • Pittsburgh city
Regional Approx. 9 hours
Piedmont
Raleigh – Charlotte
Daily, frequent service connecting North Carolina's major research triangle to its largest city, Charlotte.
  • Research Triangle (Raleigh/Durham)
  • North Carolina history
  • Greensboro
Regional Approx. 3 hours
San Joaquins
Oakland/Sacramento – Bakersfield
Connects the Central Valley of California with the Bay Area and Sacramento, providing essential travel for residents and tourists alike.
  • California Central Valley
  • Yosemite (via Thruway)
  • Sequoia National Park (via Thruway)
Regional Approx. 6 hours (full route)
Silver Meteor / Silver Star
New York – Miami/Tampa
Two distinct long-distance services connecting the Northeast to Florida, offering Sleeper Service and traversing the coastal route.
  • Coastal Carolinas
  • Central Florida beaches
  • Palm Beach area
Long-Distance Approx. 28 hours (to Miami)
Southwest Chief
Chicago – Los Angeles
A classic Western route crossing eight states, tracing the Santa Fe Trail through the desert, mountains, and plains, with stops near the Grand Canyon.
  • Grand Canyon (via Thruway)
  • Santa Fe Trail
  • Raton Pass
Long-Distance (Scenic) Approx. 43 hours (2 nights)
Sunset Limited
New Orleans – Los Angeles
The only train service connecting the Deep South to the West Coast, running three times a week through Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.
  • Texas desert
  • Arizona landscapes
  • New Orleans jazz
Long-Distance (3x Weekly) Approx. 48 hours (2 nights)
Texas Eagle
Chicago – San Antonio – Los Angeles (via connection)
Connects Chicago to the heart of Texas (Dallas, Austin) and links up with the Sunset Limited in San Antonio for service all the way to Los Angeles.
  • Dallas & Austin
  • Texas Hill Country
  • St. Louis Arch
Long-Distance Approx. 32 hours (to San Antonio)
Valley Flyer
Greenfield, MA – New Haven
Regional service connecting Western Massachusetts to Connecticut, offering scenic views through the Connecticut River Valley.
  • Connecticut River Valley
  • New England countryside
  • Historic towns
Regional Approx. 2.5 hours
Vermonter
St. Albans, VT – Washington, D.C.
Scenic route through Vermont's Green Mountains, connecting the Northeast Corridor to the rural charm of northern New England.
  • Green Mountains
  • Connecticut River
  • White River Junction
Regional Approx. 13 hours
Winter Park Express
Denver – Winter Park, CO
Seasonal ski train providing direct access to Winter Park Resort during the winter months.
  • Rocky Mountains
  • Winter Park Resort
  • Skiing & snowboarding
Seasonal Approx. 2 hours

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