Amtrak Northeast Rail Pass

Pass details

Why buy this?

The Northeast region has so many sights packed in to such a small space that it is almost impossible to see it all as part of a larger trip. The Amtrak Northeast Rail Pass is ideal for the more specialised trip allowing you to really uncover what makes this region tick. This whole area is a melting pot of cultures from the City Slickers to the many Amish there is something to interest everyone.

Peak periods: 14th December 2007 � 2nd January 2008, 23rd May -1st September 2008. Off peak periods: 4th September � 13th December 2007, 3rd January- 22nd May 2008, 2nd September � 11th December 2008. If any part of your journey falls within a peak period you must purchase a peak period pass.

What you get

• 15 or 30 days travel.
• Unlimited coach class travel.
• Travel between the US and Montreal in Canada (on through services only).
• Children 2-15 years inclusive travel for half price when accompanied by a full-fare paying adult. Two children are permitted per adult fare. One child under 2 years of age may travel free with each fare-paying adult.
• Unlimited stopovers.
• Access to any Amtrak train station.
• Flexibility.

What you don�t get

• Upgrades and sleeping accommodation will be charged extra.
• In addition to a rail pass you will need a reservation for each train you travel on.
• Amtrak passes are not valid on the Auto Train, Acela Express, certain Thruway connections and the Canadian portion of trains operated jointly by Amtrak and Via Rail.
• Services to Toronto from the US � these trains are operated by VIA.

How it works

Passes are valid for 15 consecutive days of travel. When booking an Amtrak pass you must provide us with your first journey. You will be issued with a voucher which must be exchanged at this first station for your actual pass. Before boarding the train you must take your pass and passport to the Amtrak ticket office where they will issue a free ticket for your journey. You must have a reservation for each journey, it is recommended that reservations be made as far in advance as possible and before arrival in the US but they can be booked at the train station subject to availability. Reservations can be made free of charge through International Rail when booking your pass or by contacting Amtrak on 1-800-872-7245. Upgrades and sleeping accommodation will be charged extra.

Cancellations and refunds

Amtrak Rail passes which are lost, stolen or validated/exchanged cannot be refunded. Refunds are only accepted on vouchers returned to International Rail before the start of their validity. Vouchers returned for cancellation or alterations have a standard 15% cancellation/exchange fee in addition to an administrative charge per ticket. Cancellation/alteration fees will be charged on each voucher returned. Duplicate or replacement passes cannot be issued under any circumstances. Reservations, upgrades and sleeping accommodation are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.