Getting started
We’re here to help you make stress-free, informed travel decisions. Call Amtrak Vacations and speak with a Rail Expert. Our friendly Rail Experts will help you plan, customize, and book the vacation of your dreams.
Plan Your Amtrak Trip
Trip planning is easy with Amtrak Vacations. Here’s everything you need to know about planning your train vacation from start to finish, including booking information, luggage requirements, options onboard the train, passports and identification, everyday travel discounts, and more. You’re on your way to a hassle-free, relaxing journey!
Onboard experience
When you travel on an Amtrak train, it’s so much more than just getting to your destination. It’s stretching out and relaxing. It’s eating and sleeping. It’s the scenery that will take your breath away. It’s simply a better way to travel.
Preparing for your trip
Learn about station information, customizing your vacation, available payment options, and how we offer maximum flexibility so you can travel to any destination in North America the train goes and on any date or length of trip.
Available resources
Looking for brochures or our guide for experiencing National Parks by Rail? Get instant access to our most helpful resources and online guides, or join one of our free webinar presentations for one-on-one Q&A time.
Getting started
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How Does it Work? Our Rail Vacation Consultants or a local Travel Advisor will assist you in making any adjustments to fit your travel style.
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Where can I Go? Your options are unlimited, we have thousands of stations from Florida to California and everywhere in between. If the train goes there so do we!
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Popular Amtrak Routes Explore famous Amtrak routes to see which trips and destinations are available along it.
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Customizing Options Available Create the perfect train vacation designed exclusively for you, by you!
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What Does it Cost? Build the right vacation to fit your budget.
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How to Find the Right Vacation We have you covered - if the train goes there, so do we.
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How to Make a Reservation Discover our three easy ways to book your perfect train vacation.
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Onboard experience
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What is it Like Onboard? Stretch out and relax with your very own bedroom during your Amtrak train trip!
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First Class Private Rooms All the information you need to know, to get a good night's sleep onboard the train.
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Meals and Dining Learn about your dining choices, onboard dining reservations, and the different types of dining cars.
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Accessibility Amtrak is happy to provide accessible transportation to all of our guests.
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At the Station Your Amtrak Vacation journey can start from any of the over 500 Amtrak stations across North America.
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Auto Train Don't leave your car behind when you travel - bring your car with you while on the Amtrak Auto Train.
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Sustainability Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and safely moving people between large cities and rural towns are key to sustaining our business for decades to come.
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Preparing for your trip
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Free Brochures, Maps, & Guides Gain instant access to our online brochures and download them for free.
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Videos and Webinars Explore helpful videos and webinars with virtual tours of our rail journeys.
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Blog Articles Learn from our experts with insider tips, read helpful suggestions, be inspired for your next trip, and much more!
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more from our most commonly asked questions from travelers.
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Travel Advisor Login Login in for helpful resources, free trainings, and promotional items.
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Contact Us Fill out our helpful form and we'll be in touch shortly.
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Frequently asked questions
What's included in a First Class private sleeping room?
In all rooms, daytime seating converts to beds at night. Electrical outlets, climate controls, reading lights, a small closet, and a fold-down table are all within easy reach. Bed linens and soap are...
How far in advance can I book my Amtrak Vacations vacation?
With Amtrak Vacations, most of our trips can be booked up to 24 months in advance. To make a booking, please call Amtrak Vacations at 1-800-268-7252.
Join our live presentations
Are you interested in learning all about rail vacations, private sleeping room accommodations, and the exciting experiences we offer?
Attending one of our free, live webinars is the best way to become a Rail Insider. You’ll be the first to see what it’s really like onboard Amtrak, explore which routes are the most scenic, and have the opportunity to get all of your questions answered live.