Amtrak Vacations
Boston and New York City
Boston to New York City rail trip with CityPASS touring, both cities
6 daysfrom $1,119
17% rail
Amtrak Vacations · Independent rail vacation
Essential Spirit of America
New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC connected by Amtrak Northeast Regional
Amtrak Vacations runs this 6-day independent rail vacation through three cities central to early American history, connected by short rides on the Northeast Regional. The trip starts with two nights in New York City, including admission to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck for 360-degree views from Rockefeller Center and a hop-on, hop-off city tour with CityPASS access to sights like the Empire State Building. From New York, travelers make their own way to Penn Station to board Amtrak to Philadelphia, the first capital of the United States and birthplace of the Constitution, using a Philadelphia Pass for a day of sightseeing. The final stop is Washington, D.C., where a 2-day hop-on, hop-off bus tour with a night tour covers monuments including the Jefferson Memorial, and travelers can also visit the Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol, the Smithsonian and Arlington National Cemetery. This suits travelers who want a compact, city-based history trip rather than a scenic wilderness journey.
What to know before you look closer
- The hotel is chosen from 18 listed options split across New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. and across different quality tiers, from DoubleTree and Hilton properties to the Waldorf Astoria New York, so the standard of accommodation depends on what's picked at booking.
- No meals are listed as included in the package; the named inclusions are rail travel, hotel nights and the city sightseeing passes and tours.
- The evidence lists no specific current departure dates for this package; confirm scheduling and current pricing with Amtrak Vacations before booking.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: New York City
Your Journey Begins in New York City
Welcome to New York City! Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and begin exploring the fabulous 'Big Apple.' Start by using your admission to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck for amazing 360-degree views of the entire city from the top three floors of the GE ('30 Rock') Building in Rockefeller Center.
- Day 2overnight: New York City
New York City, NY
Experience firsthand what the excitement of the Big Apple is all about with a one-day sightseeing tour on a hop-on, hop-off bus! Your onboard guide will point out the city's major landmarks and attractions and give you some history and background on this sprawling metropolis. Use your CityPASS to visit some must-see attractions like the Empire State Building, the American Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Modern Art and more!
- Day 3overnight: Philadelphia
New York City to Philadelphia
After waking and enjoying your last moments in New York, travel on your own to Penn Station and board Amtrak to Philadelphia. Relax on board as you travel south to the "City of Brotherly Love"! Upon your arrival in Philly, check in at your hotel and set out to discover this exciting city! As the first capital of the United States and the birthplace of the American Constitution, Philadelphia offers so much to see and explore. Visit the city's best attractions including the Franklin Institute, One Liberty Observation Deck, Philadelphia Museum of Art and more with the Philadelphia Pass! Take in the numerous sculptures and murals in the city that feature more public art exhibits than any other in the world.
- Day 4railovernight: Washington, DC
Philadelphia to Washington, DC
Travel to the train station and board Amtrak as you head towards your next stop: Washington, DC. Once in the nation's capital, rediscover our country's history with a tour of the United States capital aboard the 2-day big bus with night tour. Stops include the Jefferson Memorial, the National Cathedral, and the Smithsonian. You will also have your choice of admission to two of the best museums in the country, choose from the infamous Crime Museum or the International Spy Museum.
- Day 5overnight: Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Spend another day touring Washington, DC. From grand monuments like the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol Building, to fascinating museums and exhibitions like the Smithsonian and the Library of Congress, to the serene Arlington National Cemetery, Washington DC has so much to offer for the entire family!
- Day 6
Your Journey Ends in Washington, D.C.
The moments this trip is built around
- Day 1Included admission to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck gives 360-degree views from Rockefeller Center.
- Day 3Travelers board Amtrak on their own from Penn Station for the ride to Philadelphia, the first capital of the United States and birthplace of the Constitution.
- Day 4A 2-day hop-on, hop-off bus tour of Washington, D.C. with a night tour stops at the Jefferson Memorial, the National Cathedral and the Smithsonian.
- Day 5A second Washington day takes in the Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol Building, the Library of Congress and Arlington National Cemetery.
Included
- One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from New York City to Philadelphia; Philadelphia to Washington, DC on the Northeast Regional®
- 5 nights' hotel accommodations
Questions travellers ask
- Is the train travel included?
- Yes, one-way Amtrak Coach travel from New York City to Philadelphia and Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. on the Northeast Regional is included.
- Is it escorted or independent?
- It is sold as an independent rail vacation. Travelers make their own way to the train stations, for example traveling on their own to Penn Station, though sightseeing tours and passes are included at each stop.
- What hotels are included?
- The hotel is chosen from 18 options across New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., including the WOW InterContinental Times Square, the Waldorf Astoria New York, the Conrad New York Downtown, The Logan Philadelphia and Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City.
- What sightseeing is included?
- Admission to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck, a New York hop-on, hop-off tour, the Philadelphia Pass covering sights like the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Franklin Institute, and a 2-day Washington, D.C. hop-on, hop-off tour with a night tour.
- Are meals included?
- No meals are listed as included in this package.
