Acela

  • Boston
  • New Haven
  • New York
  • Philadelphia
  • Baltimore
  • Washington, DC
7 hours Multiple Departures Daily

Superior comfort, upscale amenities and polished professional service at speeds up to 150 mph, Acela offers hourly service downtown to downtown during peak morning and afternoon rush hours between New York, Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia and other intermediate cities, as well as many convenient round-trips between New York and Boston.

Acela

Acela - A Distinctive Experience

  • Amenities in both Business Class or First Class
  • A faster trip with fewer stops
  • Handy electrical outlets and conference tables
  • Adjustable lighting and large tray tables
  • Café Acela

Enhanced accommodations and superior service await in Acela First Class:

Acela Nonstop

Starting Monday, September 23

On the new Acela Nonstop you can travel uninterrupted from New York to Washington DC, and back again. No stops and no disruptions mean you can travel faster than ever from the Big Apple to the capital. Starting September 23, weekday trains depart from New York at 6:35 am and Washington DC. at 4:30 pm, so you can make an easy day trip and be home with time to enjoy your evening.

Speed past the traffic jams and toll booth tie-ups. Rest, read, reflect—or work. The choice is yours. Arrive at the station to find yourself just steps away from our nation’s hubs of business, commerce and history. Whether your destination is Faneuil Hall, Independence Hall or the halls of Congress, discover the hassle-free way to travel to the great cities of the Northeast.

“I look out the window and I see the lights and the skyline and the people on the street rushing around...and my heart does a little dance.” — Nora Ephron

Features & Amenities

Accommodations vary by train.

Accommodations vary by train.

Downloadable menus are updated regularly, but menu items and prices are subject to change and may be different from what is available onboard.

Take your small dog or cat along with you on the train. Before you go, learn more about the types of pets allowed, pet reservations and fares, approved pet carriers and additional details.

See the Complete Pet Program Guidelines

Route Highlights

Boston, Massachusetts

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Catch colonial fever in the place where it all began. Follow in the steps of our nation’s forefathers along the Freedom Trail and explore historical icons such as the Old State House and the Old North Church.

Grab some clam chowder or molasses baked beans at Quincy Market or stop in a charming ristorante in Little Italy. Then catch the “T” to Cambridge to experience the eclectic energy of Harvard Square.

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New York, New York

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The City that Never Sleeps invites you to catch a show, walk the High Line’s elevated urban oasis or stroll the Brooklyn Bridge. Explore Central Park on bike or marvel at the metropolis from the top of the Empire State Building. Catch a ferry to Lady Liberty and then explore your roots at Ellis Island.

Experience great art and architecture at the Guggenheim or stare at the stars at the Hayden Planetarium.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Art, history, science and gastronomy blend beautifully in the City of Brotherly Love. Tour Independence Hall, where history was made with the stroke of many pens. Walk the narrow, cobblestone streets where our forefathers pondered the path to liberty.

Visit the Franklin Institute where its namesake inspires today’s scientists or check out the world-class collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Then treat your taste buds to cheesesteaks, hoagies and cannoli at the Reading Terminal Market.

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Washington, DC

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Arrive in D.C.’s magnificent Union Station and set off to discover the city by foot, bike or Metro. Tour the monuments and museums of the National Mall, including the new National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Enjoy the organic beauty of the National Botanic Gardens or bike the towpaths of the old C&O Canal or miles of trails along the Potomac River. Marvel at the magnificent architecture of the Library of Congress, the Supreme Court and of course, the U.S. Capitol.

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