Amtrak Acela 2151 is the United States' only true high-speed train, connecting New York Penn Station to Washington Union Station on the Northeast Corridor at up to 240 km/h. Covering 362 km in approximately 2h40m, the Acela (short for "acceleration") serves the busiest intercity rail corridor in North America. New Avelia Liberty trainsets entered service in 2023.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Penn Station New York | Start | 07:00 |
| 2 | Philadelphia 30th Street Station Philadelphia | 07:58 | 08:00 |
| 3 | Baltimore Penn Station Baltimore | 08:35 | 08:37 |
| 4 | Washington Union Station Washington DC | 09:05 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official United States railways records. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
Amtrak Acela 2151 is the United States' only true high-speed train, connecting New York Penn Station to Washington Union Station on the Northeast Corridor at up to 240 km/h. Covering 362 km in approximately 2h40m, the Acela (short for "acceleration") serves the busiest intercity rail corridor in North America. New Avelia Liberty trainsets entered service in 2023.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 4 stops with a total journey time of approximately 2h 5m.
Available travel classes include Coach, Roomette, Bedroom. Fares start from USD 85 for Coach.
Book Acela New York–Washington tickets at amtrak.com, the official Amtrak portal. Online booking opens 30 to 120 days before departure. Book in advance for the best seat selection and lowest available fares.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
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Reserved seating
Reserved seating
Book Acela New York–Washington tickets at amtrak.com, the official Amtrak portal. Compare fares and seat availability. Online booking typically opens 30–90 days before departure.
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