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

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.

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Philadelphia to Washington Acela Express
(Prices in Australian Dollars) per person
 
Adult
First Class
$236
Business Class Seat
$144

Booking Fee:
A $35 booking fee applies to this product (one fee per entire booking). If a booking fee is added all issuance fees will be removed where applicable.

Delivery fees:
Please note all bookings attract a delivery fee of $15 Courier or $8 Australia Post (registered or express).

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Please Note

  • Please use the above rates as a guide, use the enquiry form for a Free valid quotation.
  • This product requires manual confirmation and is therefore subject to availability and prices may increase. When we receive your booking an invoice with finalised costing will be sent to you as soon as possible.
  • Prices per person and are starting from prices only and are subject to availability. A more expensive fare may apply on your chosen date/time of travel. If you are travelling with a rail pass please contact us for the applicable fare.
  • Tickets will be issued as E-tickets and need to exchanged at the nominated station in the USA.
  • Discounted child and Senior fares are only available on weekend Acela services.

     

Fare Types
  • Adult

General Information
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
  • At Seat Cart Service on select trains

And in First Class:

  • At-seat meal and beverage service (hot breakfast, lunch and dinner selections)
  • Newspaper
  • Access to ClubAcela lounges

Main Amtrak Train Stations and Addresses:

Atlanta, GA (ATL)
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
Denver - Union Station, CO (DEN)
1701 Wynkoop Street
Union Station
Denver, CO 80202
New Orleans, LA (NOL)
001 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
New Orleans, LA 70113
Boston - South Station, MA (BOS)
2 South Station
Summer Street & Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02110
Houston, TX (HOS)
902 Washington Avenue
Houston, TX 77002
New York - Penn Station, NY (NYP)
8
th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
Pennsylvania Station
New York, NY 10001
Boston - Back Bay, MA (BBY) 145 Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA 02116
Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
800 North Alameda Street
Los Angeles Union Passenger Terminal
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Philadelphia, PA (PHL)
2955 Market Street
30th Street Station
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Chicago, IL (CHI)
225 South Canal Street
Chicago, IL 60606
Miami, FL (MIA)
8303 NW 37th Avenue
Miami, FL 33147
San Diego, CA (SAN)
1050 Kettner Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
San Francisco - Ferry Building Bus Station, CA (SFC)
101 The Embarcadero
at Mission St. and The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105
Seattle, WA (SEA)
303 South Jackson Street
King St. Station
Seattle, WA 98104
Washington - Union Station, DC (WAS)
50 Massachusetts Avenue NE
Union Station
Washington, DC 20002

Conditions

  • Discounted Child and Senior fares are available on weekend services only.

Refunds

  • Day Sector Tickets - 4 Days Prior to Train Departure Date
    Cancellation Fees - 25% + GST
    Less than 4 Days - 100% non-refundablee
  • Sleeper Sector Tickets - 12 Days Prior to Train Departure Date
    Cancellation Fees - 25% + GST
    Less than 12 Days - 100% non-refundablee

Amendments

  • Please note when cancelling or amending a booking with more than one passenger the whole group must be cancelled and rebooked and costs are subject to change.
  • A $15.00 amendment fee applies per person per amendment.

Lost ticket Policy (not applicable to E-Tickets)

  • If ticket is lost, the passenger will need to pay for a new ticket. Replacement tickets cannot be issued.
  • Passenger may apply for a refund of the lost ticket. If, after a five-month waiting period, the ticket does not show up in the systems as having been spoiled, refunded, exchanged, or lifted, it will be refunded. A USD$75.00 service charge per application will be deducted. Also, if an actual refund is wanted (and not an exchange voucher) and the ticket was not repurchased, a 25% refund fee applies as well.

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FAQ's

Where can I exchange my e-ticket?
The e-ticket in your wallet needs to be exchanged prior to boarding. Please allow time to do this, we recommend at least 1 hour.

Tickets can be picked up at Quick-Trak kiosks or ticket offices located at all major Amtrak stations- just use your credit card to activate the kiosk and enter your reservation number as listed on your e-ticket. YOUR CREDIT CARD WILL NOT BE CHARGED. The Quick-Trak Kiosk will print your tickets.

Will you need ID to exchange your e-tickets?
If your trip involves an International border crossing, you must carry with you proof of citizenship, and proof of identity.

Amtrak requires passengers to carry a passport at all times as proof of identity.

What are the differences in classes?

Coach Class Features:

  • Big, comfortable seats, Fold-down trays, individual reading lamps, Ample legroom.

Business Class Features:

  • Comfortable headrests and footrests, Fold-down tray tables, Overhead reading lights, Overhead luggage racks.

First Class Features:

  • Spacious seating configurations,Complimentary meals and beverages (hot breakfast, lunch and dinner selections), At-seat standard AC electrical outlets, movable arm- and footrests, At-seat attendant service.

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