Acela
Boston, MA → Washington, DC · 457 miles · 6h 45m
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457 miles
6h 45m
Up to 20 daily departures
150 mph
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About the Acela
Acela is the fastest scheduled train in the Western Hemisphere, sprinting between Boston, New York and Washington on the electrified Northeast Corridor. Every seat is reserved, every car is quiet, and the on-time record beats the shuttle flights it competes with.
What makes this route worth taking
- Downtown-to-downtown in under 3 hours between NYC and DC
- All-reserved Business and First Class seating
- At-seat meal service in First Class
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and power at every seat
- Access to Metropolitan Lounges in major hubs
Travel tip
Acela fares are dynamic and move fast — our agents watch the fare buckets and can often seat you in First Class for close to walk-up Business pricing.
Classes of service on this route
The Acela operates with Acela / NextGen Acela trainsets. Available accommodation:
This is a daytime service without sleeping accommodation. Business Class, where offered, adds seat pitch, a quieter car and usually a complimentary beverage. The size of the upgrade varies by route and departure.
States and provinces served
Stations along the route
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | Boston South Station |
| 2 | Route 128 |
| 3 | Providence |
| 4 | New Haven |
| 5 | Stamford |
| 6 | New York Penn Station |
| 7 | Newark Penn |
| 8 | Philadelphia 30th Street |
| 9 | Wilmington |
| 10 | Baltimore Penn |
| 11 | BWI Airport |
| 12 | Washington Union Station |
Station lists reflect the principal calling pattern. Individual departures may omit stops or add seasonal calls. Schedules, equipment and station stops are set by the carrier and change without notice — confirm current details directly with the carrier before you travel.
Planning a journey on the Acela
Fares on Amtrak routes move in tiers that generally only step upward, so booking once your dates are firm is usually cheaper than waiting. Sleeping-car accommodation is capped per car and tends to sell out well ahead of coach on this kind of route.
Want to talk it through before you book? Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and we will walk you through the route, the accommodation and the accessibility arrangements. Free, and no obligation.
