Pass details

Why buy this?

If you are looking for the Ultimate American experience there is no better option than the Amtrak National Rail Pass. Travel from coast to coast uncovering the diversity that is at the core of American culture. Colonial towns, raw wilderness, glitzy Americana, endless horizons and thrilling theme parks; the diversity of America’s landscapes is rivaled only by that of her peoples. This tapestry of cultures means each and every state, every city and town has something new to offer and until you’ve seen them all you haven’t really 'done' America. A trip like this will leave you with memories which will linger long past your departure from her shores.

Number of Days	Off Peak	Peak
15 Days	£218	£280
30 Days	£263	£336

Peak periods: 14th December 2007 - 2nd January 2008, 23rd May -1st September 2008. Off peak periods: 4th September - 13th December 2007, 3rd January- 22nd May 2008, 2nd September - 11th December 2008. If any part of your journey falls within a peak period you must purchase a peak period pass.

Your itinerary

The Amtrak National Pass gives you the freedom to visit any Amtrak station in the US plus Montreal/Vancouver if you travel on a through service from the U.S. The Amtrak Network is approx 22,000 miles long encompassing 46 states and over 500 destinations allowing you to immerse yourself in all that is America.

Why not try...

New York City Boston Philadelphia Washington DC New Orleans Chicago Los Angeles Dallas Miami Denver Seattle Oklahoma City San Francisco Orlando Kansas City Memphis Las Vegas St Paul - Minneapolis Niagara Falls Salt Lake City Houston St Louis Cincinnati Atlanta

San Diego Indianapolis Pittsburgh Tampa Spokane Portland Reno Sacramento Flagstaff Albuquerque Tucson El Paso Austin Baltimore Buffalo Omaha Milwaukee Detroit Jackson Charleston Raleigh Charlotte Fort Worth Bakersfield

Or hundreds of other exciting destinations; with the Amtrak National pass the U.S.A. is your oyster.

What you get

• 15 or 30 days travel.
• Cheaper fares in off peak periods.
• Unlimited coach class travel.
• Travel between the US and Montreal or Vancouver in Canada (on through services only).
• Children 2-15 years inclusive travel for half price when accompanied by a full-fare paying adult. Two children are permitted per adult fare. One child under 2 years of age may travel free with each fare-paying adult.
• Unlimited stopovers.
• Easy to Use.
• Access to any Amtrak train station in the U.S.
• Flexibility.

What you don’t get

• Upgrades and sleeping accommodation will be charged extra.
• In addition to a rail pass you will need a reservation for each train you travel on.
• Amtrak passes are not valid on the Auto Train, Acela Express, certain Thruway connections and the Canadian portion of trains operated jointly by Amtrak and Via Rail.
• Services to Toronto from the US - these trains are operated by VIA.

How it works

Passes are valid for 15 or 30 consecutive days of travel. Amtrak rail passes are advanced paid and issued at the train station on the day of departure. A reservation will be confirmed and an itinerary emailed which will provide confirmation of the rail pass reservation and payment. Upon arrival in the USA travelers must visit a ticket clerk in the station who will issue the rail pass. (Rail Passes are NOT available through ticketing machines) You must have a reservation for each journey being issued with your rail pass, it is recommended that reservations be made as far in advance as possible, and before arrival in the US, but they can be reserved at the train station subject to availability. Reservations can be made free of charge through International Rail when booking your pass or by contacting Amtrak on 1-800-872-7245. Upgrades and sleeping accommodation will be charged extra.

Cancellations and refunds

Amtrak Rail passes which are lost, stolen or validated/exchanged cannot be refunded. Refunds are only accepted on vouchers returned to International Rail before the start of their validity. Vouchers returned for cancellation or alterations have a standard 15% cancellation/exchange fee in addition to an administrative charge per ticket. Cancellation/alteration fees will be charged on each voucher returned. Duplicate or replacement passes cannot be issued under any circumstances. Reservations, upgrades and sleeping accommodation are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.