Northeast Regional
Boston, MA → Roanoke, VA · 700 miles · Varies by segment
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700 miles
Varies by segment
Dozens of daily departures
125 mph
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About the Northeast Regional
The workhorse of American rail. Northeast Regional runs the same spine as Acela but stops more often, costs far less, and now reaches deep into Virginia — Richmond, Newport News, Norfolk and Roanoke.
What makes this route worth taking
- The best value on the Northeast Corridor
- Café car on every train
- Bike racks on most departures
- Extends to Virginia and Springfield, MA
- Business Class upgrade often under $40
Travel tip
Saver fares sell out first. Call early and we will lock the lowest available bucket before it clears.
Classes of service on this route
The Northeast Regional operates with Amfleet I / Airo 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 |
| 2 | Providence |
| 3 | New London |
| 4 | New Haven |
| 5 | Stamford |
| 6 | New York Penn Station |
| 7 | Trenton |
| 8 | Philadelphia |
| 9 | Wilmington |
| 10 | Baltimore |
| 11 | Washington DC |
| 12 | Alexandria |
| 13 | Richmond |
| 14 | Norfolk |
| 15 | Roanoke |
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 Northeast Regional
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.
