Amtrak Vacations
American Heritage
Independent Northeast Corridor rail trip through Boston, New York, Philadelphia and DC
10 daysfrom $1,509
100% rail
Amtrak Vacations · Independent rail vacation
New York City and Boston
New York City to Boston rail trip with CityPASS sightseeing
Amtrak Vacations runs this 6-day, 5-night independent rail vacation between New York City and Boston. The trip opens with three nights in New York City, starting with a free first day before a multi-day hop-on, hop-off tour stops at the Empire State Building, Central Park, and Times Square, backed by a CityPASS covering museums and attractions such as the Statue of Liberty and the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. On day 4, the Northeast Regional carries travellers to Boston, where the rest of the day is free to explore historic streets, Newbury Street, or Fenway Park. The final full day includes a hop-on, hop-off tour of Boston taking in the Hatch Shell, the North End, and the Museum of Science, plus a Boston CityPASS. This trip suits travellers who want guided sightseeing passes in two cities balanced with days left free to explore independently.
What to know before you look closer
- The hotel list offers 12 accommodation OPTIONS across tiers and both cities, from DoubleTree properties up to the Waldorf Astoria New York and the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston, so the specific hotel depends on what is booked.
- Only 1 meal (a single dinner) is listed as included across 5 nights; confirm what other meals, if any, are covered.
- The included rail fare is listed in the evidence as 'Boston to New York,' but the itinerary clearly travels New York City to Boston on day 4; confirm the direction of your Northeast Regional ticket with the operator.
- The evidence does not list current departure dates or seasonality; confirm timing directly with Amtrak Vacations.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: New York City
New York City, NY
Welcome to New York City! The day is open for whatever you wish to do.
- Day 2overnight: New York City
New York City, NY
Today you will explore the city on a hop-on, hop-off tour of the city. Your fully guided tour will make stops at the Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square, and more. With the ability to get on and off the tour at your leisure, there is no telling how much you will get to experience on this tour. Also included for you is a CityPASS with admission to some of the city's most popular museums and attractions including the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
- Day 3overnight: New York City
New York City, NY
Continue to explore New York today with your CityPASS and hop-on, hop-off tour. If you prefer to sit back, relax and let the city unfold for you, your knowledgeable tour guide will delight you with funny jokes and historical stories of the "Big Apple"! Perhaps take some time for shopping on 5th Avenue or for a stroll in Central Park.
- Day 4overnight: Boston
New York City to Boston
Welcome to Boston! Today you are free to explore the city on your own. Perhaps you want to walk along the city's historic streets. Take time to go shopping on Newbury Street or catch a game at Fenway Park. There is always plenty to do and see in Boston.
- Day 5overnight: Boston
Boston, MA
Today you will have a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of the city. Your tour will bring you all around Boston to hit the major attractions such as the Hatch Shell, the North End, and the Museum of Science. With the ability to get on and off the tour at your leisure, there is no telling how much there is to do and see within the city. Also included is a Boston CityPASS which provides you access to a number of popular landmarks in the city.
- Day 6
Your Journey Ends in Boston
The moments this trip is built around
- Day 2A multi-day hop-on, hop-off tour stops at the Empire State Building, Central Park, and Times Square, backed by a CityPASS covering the city's most popular museums and attractions.
- Day 3A guided tour shares 'historical stories of the Big Apple,' with free time for shopping on 5th Avenue or a stroll in Central Park.
- Day 4The Northeast Regional carries travellers from New York City to Boston, arriving to free time on historic streets, Newbury Street, or Fenway Park.
- Day 5A hop-on, hop-off tour of Boston takes in the Hatch Shell, the North End, and the Museum of Science, with a Boston CityPASS.
Included
- 5 nights' hotel accommodations
- 1 meal included (1 dinner)
- One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Boston to New York on the Northeast Regional®
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Questions travellers ask
- Is train travel included?
- Yes, one-way Coach class travel on Amtrak's Northeast Regional between New York City and Boston, taken on day 4 of the itinerary.
- Is this trip guided or independent?
- It is an independent rail vacation with hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours and CityPASS attractions included in both cities, plus free days to explore on your own.
- Which cities does the trip visit?
- New York City (3 nights) and Boston (2 nights).
- What attractions are included?
- A New York City CityPASS with choices including the Empire State Building Experience, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, and the 9/11 Memorial and Museum; and a Boston CityPASS with choices including the New England Aquarium, the Museum of Science, and the Museum of Fine Arts.
- What is not included?
- The included list covers rail, 5 hotel nights, and 1 meal (a dinner); other meals are not listed as included.
