Amtrak North America Pass

Pass details

Why buy this?

The most comprehensive rail pass for North America this is a must for any serious trip. Valid for those small jaunts from Boston to Washington and trans-continental treks from Vancouver to Toronto this pass offers brilliant coverage and unbeatable flexibility. If you are even considering combining a trip to the U.S. with a trip to Canada this is the only pass for you!

What you get

With a North America pass you are entitled to:

• Coach class travel.
• Unlimited stopovers.
• 30 days of unlimited travel.
• Cheaper passes if you are travelling in off peak periods.
• Children aged 2-11 years inclusive travel for half price when accompanied by a full-fare paying adult.
• Students aged 12-17 years inclusive and those aged 18 years and over with a valid ISIC card are entitled to discounted pass prices.
• Seniors aged 60 years and over are entitled to discounted pass prices.

What you don't get

Extra charges that you will need to budget for are:

• Upgrades and sleeping accommodation these will be charged extra.
• In addition to a rail pass you will need a reservation for each train you travel on.
• North America Rail passes are not valid on the Amtrak Auto Train, Acela Express, certain Thruway connections or for certain trains and buses listed in the VIA timetable but operated by companies other than VIA.

How it works

When booking a North America Rail 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 ticket office where they will issue a free ticket for your journey. You must have a reservation for each journey, these can be booked at the same time as your pass or once you arrive in the U.S./Canada, book early to avoid disappointment. Reservations can be booked free of charge through International Rail when booking your pass or by contacting Amtrak on 1-800-872-7245 (US journeys only). Upgrades and sleeping accommodations will be charged extra.

Cancellations and refunds

North America 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.