Where can the pass be used?
- United States of America: the pass is valid for travel on all Amtrak trains except Auto Train, Acela Express, and the Canadian portion of routes operated jointly by Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada.
Eligibility
- Travel on Amtrak requires full identification. A valid passport, driver's license or picture ID card, is required.
- No child 12 or under may travel unless with a passenger 18 years or older. Passengers age 13-15 traveling alone must travel as full-fare unaccompanied minors.
Pre-booking time
- Travel must begin within 180 days of the date the pass is purchased.
Discounts
- Children 2-12
- Children under 2
Types & Validities
- A travel segment is any time you get on and then get off a vehicle (train, bus, ferry or other allowable leg).
Additional Details
- When traveling on a USA Rail Pass, you must have a ticket and a reservation for each train you board.
The USA Rail Pass is an excellent way to see the United States from a different viewpoint.
Passes are available for coach travel across the entire United States. First Class and accommodation upgrades are available for an additional charge.
The USA Rail Pass offers 3 pass types:
15 Days & 8 Segments
30 Days & 12 Segments
45 Days & 18 Segments
Other provisions of the program are:
- Valid all year, no Peak/Off Peak periods or blackout dates
- No Geographical Boundaries
- Start date and pick up station is required.
- Passport number, expiration date and date of birth is required for cross border journeys.
- The USA Rail Pass is valid for regular Coach Class travel on all Amtrak trains except Auto Train, Acela Express, Metroliner, Certain Thruway motorcoach connections, the Canadian portion of trains operated jointly by Amtrak and Via Rail Canada.
- One infant (under the age of 2) can travel free of charge when accompanied by an adult (16 years of age and older).
- Seats are limited.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Question: How Do I Get My Tickets?Answer: Make Reservations: For travelers outside of the United States, send your name, desired travel dates, your USA Rail Pass Confirmation Number and the trains on which you want to travel to
inat5@sales.amtrak.com prior to arriving in the United States, or call (001) 215-856-7953 during regular business hours (Monday-Friday from 8:30-17:00 ET).
If you are already in the United States or Canada, call
1-800-872-7245 and speak to a reservations agent. Travelers outside of the United States and Canada, call (001) 215-856-7953.
Pick-up Pass and Tickets: You can pick up your pass and tickets at any staffed Amtrak ticket office in many Amtrak stations by showing your USA Rail Pass or Pass Confirmation Number. Passes may only be picked up at staffed stations. Tickets may also be collected from a Quik-Trak Machine. Please note that a credit card is needed to activate the machine, which then prompts you to provide the USA Rail Pass Confirmation Number, which then prompts the machine to issue the tickets.
Question: What is a segment?
Answer: One segment equals one City-to-City pair. Sleeping accommodations require an additional charge & prices are valid all year.
Question: How will thruway bus services count?
Answer: The use of thruway bus services will count as a segment.
Question: what are the booking conditions?
Answers:
- Start date and pick up station is required.
- Country of residence is not needed. Passport number, expiry date and date of birth is required for cross border journeys.
- The USA Rail Pass is valid for citizens of any country.
- Not valid on the Acela, Metroliner & Autotrains.
- One infant (under the age of 2) can travel free of charge when accompanied by an adult (16 years of age and older).
- No peak or blackout dates.
- Seats are limited.
