Introduction to the Amtrak Acela Train
Acela is a high-speed Intercity Rail service offered by Amtrak. It first started service in 2000. The Acela is responsible for taking over 2 million to their final destinations along the Northeast portion of the United States.
The Acela operates between Boston and Washington DC.
What to Expect on Amtrak Acela?
The Acela runs a total of 457 miles between its starting point, Boston, and its point of termination, Washington DC.
This high-speed train travels at an average speed of 150 miles per hour. The overall trip from start to finish takes about 7 hours. The Acela runs trips about every 2 hours and 140 trips per week.
Accommodations provided by the Amtrak Acela
Acela offers seating for 380 passengers. The seats are separated by class with a total of 44 first-class seats and 260 business seats.
This train also has no sleeper car due to its short trip duration.
The Acela provides onboard food options in Acela First Class & Acela Cafe.
The Major Stops on the Amtrak Acela?
The Acela starts in Boston and terminates in Washington DC.
In between, Acela makes the following stops at these notable locations.
- Boston – The Acela starts or terminates at Boston South Station. It makes two additional stops in Boston at Back Bay Station and Route 128 in Westwood.
- Providence, Rhode Island – Providence Station is Acela’s only stop in Rhode Island.
- Connecticut – The Acela has two stops in Connecticut. New Haven and Stamford are served.
- New York Metro Area – New York-Penn Station and Newark-Penn Station stop for the Acela.
- Philadelphia – The train has a stop at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.
- Delaware – Wilmington Station is served by Acela.
- Baltimore – Baltimore has two stops. Baltimore-Penn Station and BWI Airport.
- Washington, DC – Washington Union Station is the final stop of the Acela.
How Much Does it Cost to Ride on the Acela?
A standard fare onboard the Acela will cost you between $136 and $237, depending on which type of seat you decide to purchase.
Sources
https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
https://worldwiderails.com/how-many-cars-are-on-an-amtrak-acela-train/
https://www.trainbuster.com/en/train-tickets/boston-ma-us-x-washington-dc-us/2023-02-11
