Acela Express : Route Map

Enjoy superior comfort, upscale amenities, and polished professional service--at speeds up to 150 mph--aboard Acela Express. The Acela Express experience includes:

• A faster trip with fewer stops
• Reserved First Class and Business Class seating
• At-seat electrical outlets for your laptop or DVD player
• Adjustable lighting and large tray tables
• Conference tables
• Quiet Car
• Cafe Car

And in First Class:
• At-seat meal and beverage service
• Hot towel service
• Newspaper
• Access to ClubAcela lounges
Acela Express offers hourly service downtown to downtown during peak morning and afternoon rush hours between New York, Washington, DC, and intermediate cities, as well as many convenient round-trips between New York and Boston.

Sleeper Accommodation with Amtrak

To learn more about Superliner room amenities, view room schematics, and experience QuickTime Virtual Tours, please click on the links associated with each bedroom type in the table below.

On Superliner Trains	Recommended Capacity	Maximum Capacity	In-room Toilet?	In-room Shower?
Roomette		2 adults	none	none
Bedroom		2 adults*	1	1
Bedroom Suite		4 adults*	2	2
Family Bedroom		3 adults*	none	none
Accessible Bedroom		2 adults*	1	none

To learn more about Viewliner room amenities, view room schematics and experience QuickTime Virtual Tours, please click on the links associated with each bedroom type in the table below.

On Viewliner Trains	Recommended Capacity	Maximum Capacity	In-room Toilet?	In-room Shower?
Roomette		2 adults	1	none
Bedroom		3 adults*	1	1
Bedroom Suite		4 adults*	2	2
Accessible Bedroom		2 adults*	1	none

*For your comfort we recommend that no more than one person occupy each bed. Lower beds in Bedrooms (but not Roomettes ) can, if necessary, accommodate two small adults.

Q: How many people can a bedroom accommodate?
A: Most sleeping car rooms are designed to comfortably accommodate two averaged-sized adults, one in each berth. Some rooms can accommodate more: on Superliner trains, for example, Family Bedrooms are designed to accommodate two adults and two children. Regular Bedrooms (not Roomettes, Family Bedrooms or Accessible Bedrooms) can be combined to create Bedroom Suites. In addition, lower berths in all Bedrooms (but not Roomettes) can accommodate two small adults or children, allowing up to three to share a room.

Q: How are sleeping accommodations priced?
A: The purchase of sleeping accommodations is considered to be an upgrade to your regular rail fare. The charge is applied as an add-on, usually to the lowest rail fare available. When you share a sleeper, you will be charged only one accommodation charge for all parties sharing the sleeping accommodation. Each passenger pays regular rail fare.

Sleeping car accommodation charges vary depending on customer demand for each departure. Generally, the best prices are available with early booking.

Q: Are meals included with my sleeping accommodations?
A: Yes. Sleeping accommodations are considered "First Class" accommodations aboard Amtrak. As First Class passengers, you and your sleeping car companions receive all regular meals with your accommodations (up to the maximum capacity of passengers).

Q: Are there any other perks?
A: Yes. Sleeping car passengers are entitled to a range of hotel-like amenities, including fresh linen and towel service, complimentary bottled water and daily newspapers and, as First Class passengers, you and your companions enjoy access during your voyage to ClubAcela and Metropolitan Lounges located at select stations.

Q: How do I book sleeping accommodations?
A: You can reserve sleeping accommodations when you make your reservations. Sleeping car accommodations are subject to availability. Plan ahead and reserve your preferred sleeping accommodations early. For more information, view our step-by-step tutorial, which will show you how to upgrade your seats and book sleeping accommodations.

Q: Can I upgrade to sleeping accommodations once I'm onboard a train
A: Sometimes, yes. If unsold space is still available, you can purchase sleeping accommodations onboard trains. Please speak with the Conductor. Remember, however, that while sometimes space is available, it is unwise to rely on last-minute availability. Sleeping car accommodations often sell out completely. For best results, please book well in advance of travel.

Q: Have the names of sleeping accommodations changed?
A:  Effective November 1, 2004, Amtrak is using new names for its sleeper rooms to better describe and reflect its overnight train accommodations.

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