Explore Amtrak Railroad Map to locate all the Amtrak Routes in USA, it is a commuter railroad service that offers long and medium-distance intercity passenger service in the contiguous U.S. and to 9 cities in Canada.
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List of All Amtrak Trains in the USA
Train Name
Starting Location
Ending Location
Major Stops
Distance (miles)
Acela
Boston, MA
Washington, DC
New Haven, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore
457.0
Adirondack
New York, NY
Montreal, QC
Albany, Saratoga Springs, Plattsburgh
381.0
Amtrak Cascades
Vancouver, BC
Eugene, OR
Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, Salem
467.0
Auto Train
Lorton, VA
Sanford, FL
Non-stop service
855.0
Berkshire Flyer
New York, NY
Pittsfield, MA
Albany
152.0
Blue Water
Chicago, IL
Port Huron, MI
Kalamazoo, East Lansing, Flint
319.0
Borealis
St. Paul, MN
Chicago, IL
Milwaukee
418.0
California Zephyr
Chicago, IL
Emeryville, CA
Omaha, Denver, Salt Lake City, Reno
2438.0
Capitol Corridor
San Jose, CA
Auburn, CA
Oakland, Sacramento
168.0
Capitol Limited
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Toledo
780.0
Cardinal
New York, NY
Chicago, IL
Washington, DC, Charlottesville, Cincinnati, Indianapolis
1147.0
Carolinian
New York, NY
Charlotte, NC
Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Raleigh
704.0
City of New Orleans
Chicago, IL
New Orleans, LA
Memphis, Jackson
926.0
Coast Starlight
Seattle, WA
Los Angeles, CA
Portland, Sacramento, Oakland
1377.0
Crescent
New York, NY
New Orleans, LA
Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Birmingham
1377.0
Downeaster
Boston, MA
Brunswick, ME
Portland
145.0
Empire Builder
Chicago, IL
Seattle, WA/Portland, OR
Milwaukee, St. Paul, Spokane
2206.0
Empire Service
New York, NY
Niagara Falls, NY
Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo
460.0
Ethan Allen Express
New York, NY
Burlington, VT
Albany, Rutland
310.0
Heartland Flyer
Oklahoma City, OK
Fort Worth, TX
Norman, Gainesville
206.0
Hiawatha
Chicago, IL
Milwaukee, WI
Glenview, Sturtevant
86.0
Illinois Service
Chicago, IL
Quincy, IL/St. Louis, MO/Carbondale, IL
Joliet, Springfield, Champaign
NaN
Keystone Service
New York, NY
Harrisburg, PA
Philadelphia, Lancaster
195.0
Amtrak
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation operates under the name Amtrak as the main provider of intercity passenger rail service throughout the United States. The National Railroad Passenger Corporation began operations in May 1971 through a congressional act to preserve passenger rail service which private freight railroads were ending. The rail network of Amtrak spans more than 21,400 miles of track while providing service to 46 states and the District of Columbia and parts of Canada making it one of the largest rail networks in North America.
The Amtrak rail network operates more than 300 trains throughout the day to serve 500 destinations across urban areas and rural regions. The Northeast Corridor (NEC) stands as Amtrak's most important high-volume route because it connects Boston to Washington D.C. while passing through New York City, Philadelphia and Baltimore. The Northeast Corridor represents Amtrak's most profitable route because it transports about 40% of its yearly passengers. The annual passenger count at Amtrak has increased to more than 25 million since 2023 because people choose rail travel instead of highways and airplanes for dense population areas.
Modernization, Infrastructure, and Expansion Efforts
The company continues to invest in modernization efforts aimed at improving speed, efficiency, and sustainability. It is currently undergoing a fleet renewal, with new Airo trainsets expected to replace aging equipment on several routes by 2026. These trains promise faster acceleration, reduced emissions, and a more comfortable passenger experience. The company is also working closely with federal and state partners to upgrade infrastructure, particularly along the Northeast Corridor, where projects are underway to increase track capacity, replace aging bridges, and modernize stations.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) from 2021 provides Amtrak with more than $66 billion in federal funding for rail development. The allocated funds will enable service expansion into unconnected areas while enhancing long-distance routes and developing high-speed rail corridors throughout the Pacific Northwest and California and Gulf Coast regions. The federal government provides funding for Amtrak while numerous states offer financial support to operate their regional routes including Amtrak Cascades in the Pacific Northwest and Capitol Corridor in Northern California.
Importance for Sustainable Travel and Future Outlook
The growing awareness about climate change and urban congestion makes Amtrak an essential part of a national green transportation system. Trains provide better energy efficiency for each passenger mile than automobiles and airplanes do. The company plans to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 while it currently implements electric and hybrid locomotives on electrified routes such as the NEC. Several cities are currently revamping their train stations while developing rail connections to local public transit systems to promote multi-modal transportation options.
The future indicates that Amtrak will expand its functions in regional connectivity and economic development. The projected population growth to 350 million in the 2030s will drive higher demand for dependable low-emission transportation systems. Amtrak's expansion of routes combined with service reliability improvements and equipment modernization will solidify its position as a vital U.S. transportation infrastructure component that connects communities through reduced environmental impact and shorter travel times.
