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Amtrak Vacations · Independent rail vacation
Washington DC and New York City
One-way rail trip pairing Washington, D.C. with New York City
Amtrak Vacations operates this five-day, four-night independent rail vacation from Washington, D.C., to New York City aboard the Northeast Regional in Coach class. The trip opens with two nights in the capital: hop-on, hop-off touring on day 1 reaches the Jefferson Memorial, the National Cathedral, and the Smithsonian's museums, and day 2 adds a guided tour of Arlington National Cemetery along with a Washington, D.C., nighttime tour. On day 3, the train carries travelers to New York City for a two-night stay, where a multi-day hop-on, hop-off pass covers stops from the Empire State Building to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Hotels are selected from twelve options across both cities and a range of comfort tiers. The pace suits travelers who want two major East Coast cities linked by a single rail journey, with enough time in each to see the headline sights without rushing.
What to know before you look closer
- Hotels are chosen from 12 options across the two cities and several tiers, from the Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House to the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC, the InterContinental New York Times Square, and the Conrad New York Downtown, so comfort depends on which hotel you select.
- The included list covers rail travel and hotel nights only; no meals are listed, so budget for dining on your own in both cities.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Washington, DC
Your Journey Begins in Washington, D.C.
Welcome to the U.S. Capital! Check in to your hotel for a two-night stay and start exploring. Discover the fascinating history of our nation on a hop-on, hop-off tour though Washington, DC. Stops include the Jefferson Memorial, the National Cathedral, and the Smithsonian, which contains 15 separate museums, and the National Zoo.
- Day 2overnight: Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Continue exploring Washington, DC, today and your hop-on, hop-off tour also includes a guided tour of Arlington National Cemetery. Spend some time today learning about the battles that shaped our history and honoring the fallen soldiers.
- Day 3railovernight: New York City
New York City, NY
Board the Northeast Regional train today and arrive in New York City, the "City That Never Sleeps!" Check in to your hotel for a two-night stay and begin to explore some of New York City's most popular attractions, like the Empire State Building or the Guggenheim. You can also begin to enjoy your multi-day hop-on, hop-off tour. This excursion allows you to hop off at any stop so you can experience this amazing city at your own pace.
- Day 4overnight: New York City
New York City, NY
Enjoy your second day in New York and continue using your hop-on, hop-off tour to visit any attractions you may have missed yesterday. Get up close to the Statue of Liberty, cruise Ellis Island or venture to any of New York's famous museums. There is so much to see and do in the "Big Apple," you won't run out of places to go.
- Day 5
Your Journey Ends in New York City
The moments this trip is built around
- Day 1A hop-on, hop-off tour visits the Jefferson Memorial, the National Cathedral, and the Smithsonian's museums.
- Day 2A guided tour visits Arlington National Cemetery.
- Day 3The Northeast Regional carries travelers from Washington, D.C., to New York City for a two-night stay.
- Day 4A hop-on, hop-off tour reaches the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Included
- One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Washington, DC, to New York City on the Northeast Regional®
- 4 nights' hotel accommodations
Questions travellers ask
- Is train travel included?
- Yes, one-way Coach travel on the Northeast Regional from Washington, D.C., to New York City.
- Is it escorted or independent?
- It is an independent rail vacation with hop-on, hop-off self-guided touring in both cities plus one guided element, the Arlington National Cemetery tour.
- What hotels are used?
- 12 accommodation options across the two cities and several tiers, including the Kimpton Hotel Monaco, Conrad Washington DC, Waldorf Astoria Washington DC, the InterContinental New York Times Square, and the Conrad New York Downtown.
- Are meals included?
- No. The included list covers rail travel and 4 nights' hotel accommodations only.
