Washington, DC
Step off the train at Washington's historic Union Station. Minutes away, you'll find the National Mall, US Congress, White House, Supreme Court and a multitude of world-class museums, monuments, restaurants, galleries and more. Download the DC Neighborhood Guide (PDF) for more information about the areas nearby the station.
New York City
Forget about flying, leave the car in the garage and make Amtrak your fast track to NYC. You'll arrive in comfort at New York's Penn Station, centrally located in midtown Manhattan. Broadway. Times Square. Shopping. Museums. They're all nearby and easily accessible by foot, taxi or subway. See just how close you are with our New York City Neighborhood Guide (PDF).
Orlando, FL
Give your car a vacation — take it with you to Florida. Unique among Amtrak services, the Auto Train makes it possible for you to take your car with you on the train when traveling between the Washington DC area and sunny Florida. Leave the long haul to us — but still have your own car handy while in Florida. Download our Orlando Neighborhood Guide (PDF) for more information.
Seattle, WA
They call it the Emerald City. Take Amtrak into downtown Seattle and find out what many others know — that Seattle is one of the most beautiful of American cities, and that it's easy to get there by train. Download the Seattle Neighborhood Guide to see just how close the sites, smells and sounds of the jewel of the Pacific Northwest are to Amtrak's King Street Station.
Boston, MA
Three stations, one great city. Amtrak offers station stops in North and South Boston, as well as the Back Bay area. Step off the train at any one of them and you're within walking distance of some of the most historic sites of the country. You'll discover why Boston is recognized as one of the best American cities to explore on foot. See all the possibilities in our Boston Neighborhood Guide (PDF).
Chicago, IL
When you travel by train to Chicago on Amtrak, you'll arrive at Union Station — in the middle of a truly toddlin' town. You're minutes from great shopping on Michigan Avenue, unparalleled museums like the Art Institute of Chicago, and some of the best architecture and theater America has to offer. It's also a city full of great food, tree-filled parks and world-class music. Get your bearings with our downloadable Chicago Neighborhood Guide (PDF).
Portland, OR
Money Magazine recently called Portland the "Best Big City" in America. You can find out why when you travel to the City of Roses on Amtrak. You'll pull into town at historic Union Station, strategically located near the fashionable Pearl District and just minutes from Pioneer Square. From there, Portland is easy to explore — whether by foot or on the city's world-class mass transit system. Download our Portland Neighborhood Guide, and see just how close you are.
San Diego, CA
Talk about door-to-door service — after a relaxing ride on Amtrak you step off the train in the heart of downtown San Diego ready for adventure. The weather here can't be beat, making for a great city to take a stroll and explore. Museums, restaurants, sports venues, cultural attractions and maritime activities await in this vibrant city with the Pacific Ocean at its back door. Check out our San Diego Neighborhood Guide (PDF) for inspiration and start planning your trip today.
