Amtrak

Amtrak: Company Information

Amtrak is one of the most popular train companies in the United States, with routes that cover 46 states and 500 cities including Chicago, Boston, New York, and Washington. Amtrak trains depart and arrive from central city stations for travelers' convenience. The company runs around 300 services every day, with every train offering amenities such as air conditioning, generous luggage allowance, and seat reservations. They also operate Amtrak Canada, which serves major cities like Calgary, Montreal, and Quebec.

Buy your Amtrak train ticket with Omio

Omio is the quickest and easiest way to purchase cheap Amtrak tickets. As Omio is an official partner of Amtrak, you know you'll be getting the latest deals and most up-to-date information so that you can plan your journey quickly and easily. You can use our website to browse travel dates and prices, and you can also book via our handy Omio app.

Amtrak trains take travelers across America for less

When you search for Amtrak deals with Omio, you'll be able to tailor your search to find the most convenient and cheap ticket for your needs. There's no need to sacrifice comfort, either, as even tickets you find at a cheap price provide great Amtrak service, including amenities like air conditioning and Amtrak Wi-Fi, so you'll reach your destination in style. Major Amtrak routes include the spectacular California Zer between Chicago and San Francisco, and the Northeast Regional, which runs between Boston, New York City, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. For those keen on the finer things in life, there are regular cheese and wine tastings on the Empire Builder between Chicago and Seattle, and on the Coast Starlight, a spectacular West Coast adventure from Seattle to Los Angeles. For maximum comfort, travelers can choose a roomette on long-distance Amtrak routes, each room comes with space for two adults and has a private bathroom and shower.

Amtrak timetable

Amtrak provides a huge of services every day, with trains leaving from the early hours of the morning and all throughout the night. Popular services may have multiple departures every hour, so there's usually plenty of space onboard. Use our route planner to check out the most convenient departure and arrival times for your journey.

Popular routes with Amtrak

One of the most popular Amtrak routes is between New York and Boston. The journey takes around four to five hours, and there are often departures every couple of hours, with trains leaving from Penn Station in New York and arriving at either South Station or Back Bay Station in Boston. A busy but short route is New York to ladela, with trains leaving from Penn Station and arriving at 30th Street Station. The journey takes around 90 minutes and services run throughout the night. Another popular connection is New York to Washington DC, with trains again leaving from Penn Station, this time arriving at Union Station. The fastest service takes just under three hours, with trains leaving from the early hours of the morning.