Amtrak Alerts Information and updates affecting travel
- Hartford Line and Vermonter Service Changes
- Effective May 28 - November 1, 2024
Business Class on the Vermonter
Enjoy an enhanced travel experience in Business Class on the Vermonter and you'll get seat selection and access to exclusive amenities such as a fully refundable ticket if canceled prior to departure, 25% point bonus for Amtrak Guest Rewards members, leather seating with footrests and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages.
Features & Amenities
Amenities vary by train.
Accommodations vary by train. Some trains may feature forward and backward-facing seating, preferred seat orientation is not guaranteed.
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.
Route Highlights
Waterbury, Vermont
Waterbury has earned a reputation for being a foodie and outdoor recreation town. The Waterbury Reservoir, with its gently sloping green space and public beach, beckons swimmers and boaters, and downtown, restaurants and breweries offer a truly local dining experience.
Bring your mountain bike and ride the Perry Hill Trail Network or take in the views from the peak of Hunger Mountain.
Route Highlights
Brattleboro, Vermont
Meander along quaint streets lined with storied brick buildings or visit Retreat Farm, a working farm with public trails. Paddle through the heart of downtown on the Connecticut River.
Monthly from May through December, streets close in the evenings for Gallery Walk, opening galleries and creating spaces for people to write poetry and paint downtown.
Route Highlights
New York, New York
New York - Penn StationThe 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, stare at the stars at the Hayden Planetarium and pause to reflect on America’s heartache and heroes at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
Route Highlights
Washington, DC
Washington - Union StationArrive in DC’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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