Discounted Tickets for Northeast Region
Travel in the U.S. with Amtrak train.
It is the cheapest & the most convenient way to see America
- Conditions for discounted tickets:
- A valid foreign passport (Non-U.S. or Non-Canadian) is required to purchase discounted tickets.
- Travel must end by March 31st, 2009.
- Rates are in U.S. dollars and for coach class travel.
- It is valid for all Amtrak trains except the Acela Express.
- These discounted tickets are created for international travelers to enjoy economical leisure travel. Amtrak station agents may deny the boarding of a passenger if these tickets are being used for commuting or business purposes.
- Blackout dates for discounted tickets:
- Discounted tickets are not available for the following dates (Higher fares may be available for these dates.):
Year 2008: 8/29, 9/1, 11/25~26, 11/29~30, 12/1, 12/19~21, 12/26~28
Year 2009: 1/3~4, 2/13, 2/16
- Children's Fares:
- 50% discount for child (ages 2-15 years old). Child must be accompanied by a full-fare paying adult. (Maximum 2 children per 1 adult.)
- Children under 2 years old ride free.
- Cancellations:
- Un-used tickets are refundable until 30 days after the purchase date.
- 50% refund fee will apply.
| Route |
Oneway fare |
Approximate hours of travel |
| New York / Philadelphia |
$40.00 |
1.5 hours |
| New York / Niagara Falls (U.S. or Canada) |
$50.00 |
9 hours |
| New York / Boston |
$55.00 |
4 hours |
| New York / Washington DC |
$59.00 |
3.5 hours |
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Discount Tickets Common Questions
- What are Amtrak discount tickets?
- They are substantially discounted train tickets available only for foreign travelers visiting the Northeast region of the U.S.
- The only thing you need to buy these tickets are that you hold a valid foreign passport (Non-U.S., Non-Canadian).
- It is only available through limited travel agencies in the U.S., who have a special contract with Amtrak.
- Amtrak does not sell them directly to the public, so you will not be able to buy them from Amtrak.
- How and where you buy them?
- If you wish to buy your ticket now, please go to Order page and place your order using your credit card.
- Follow the order process as instructed, make your reservation, and you will receive your ticket by mail or you can pick it up in our New York office.
Special benefits of train travel
- Low Price
- This is the cheapest way to travel in the Northeastern region.
- Convenience
- Train travel is convenient because train stations are usually at the center of each city. Unlike departing or arriving at the Airport, your train stations are only a few minutes away from your hotel. (It also saves you transportation cost to and from your hotel.)
- Scenery
- America's Northeast coast offers a colorful variety of beautiful scenic nature and cityscapes. Why not sit by the window and enjoy the view of harbors, mountains, small towns and people passing by in front of you. You can not do this by traveling on an airplane !
- No waiting
- There is less waiting in line at the train station compared to airports. Also, train travel does not require you to be at the station 2 hours prior to the departure time like the airlines do. You come to the station with your ticket, hop on the train ! It is quick and simple.
- Safety
- Traveling by train is one of the safest ways to travel in the U.S. Amtrak trains have one of the most advanced technologies in the world and are handled by well trained expert technicians and engineers.