Amtrak Acela Express Washington D.C. to Boston | America's Fastest Train

[@onair141]

Traveling from DC to NY by rail always makes sense to me. The best thing about Amtrak is you get on and get off. Rarely any shenanigans.

[@jonathanstensberg]

Amtrak actually makes a lot more sense that you would think for a lot of people--especially those without affordable direct flights.

[@johnnycobain]

as a train driver from Germany and someone who loves to travel to the USA I really have to say: I love your videos💪😎👍

[@thejazzguy13]

Danke schoen man! Thx for watching!

[@ojaaviation]

@@thejazzguy13 6:24 what’s the name of the app

[@DrQuagmire1]

@@thejazzguy13 it seems like the First Class areas are more for snobs and jackasses with a ton of money to burn!!! When I last rode on Amtrak to Hartford CT for a couple of days to visit a friend, the coach area was more than enough. the Cafe Care may seem good on paper, but as you pointed out, the food prices on there can get pretty ridiculous

[@DelvingEye]

Very informative video. One suggestion: upgrade your music, dude, especially if you call yourself "thejazzguy." That said, I'm planning a trip from Stamford, CT, to DC in order to visit the National Gallery -- which I've never visited. It's free and does NOT require masks (which are completely useless, btw). I originally planned to fly, but the idea of having to take off my shoes (even for 1st class passengers) and be scanned by TSA is so controlling and repellent to me, I have decided to train it. Waiting for the new Acela trains to come online. The only way I'm ever going to fly anywhere is by private jet, LOL.

[@Ethan93256]

Jeb brooks rode the California zephyr, you should too!

[@mattlantzy5093]

Your captioning when getting on the train took this trip report to a whole other level

[@FollowThomas]

I love train travel. It's not about getting to the destination point as fast as possible but seeing everything between. The matter of fact, heading across country this coming week, can't wait. Thanks for the video 👍

[@bobSCOTT99]

Done the same route in December last year, certainly a helluva an experience and Union Station wow!

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent video Chris! And I completely agree with what you’re saying about Providence!😸

[@BluegrassElevators]

Hey Life's Ups and Downs!

[@kimballamram552]

Thanks for the mention of my home city.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

@@kimballamram552 it truly is an amazing city!

[@cjs121675]

I really enjoyed this! It made me think of the train trip I took on AMTRAK from Anaheim outside Anaheim Stadium to downtown San Diego back in 1990 and yes- in a train and all- you can get great views. On the ride I took- I got great ocean views and also other great views as well! Great ride and I really enjoy your videos! I love seeing your flight videos and this is a nice change of pace! Looking forward to seeing more. I really enjoyed seeing the route you took from Washington D.C. to Boston- to see the east coast like that was awesome.

[@josephlopez4871]

I take Amtrak once a week from New Carrollton to Philly and it's a great way to relax to and from work. Great video!

[@neil1030]

This was a pleasure to watch. I have ridden the Acela from New Haven to DC many times but have not done any out of state traveling since Aug 2019. The video brings back great memories and makes me want to travel on Amtrak again ASAP.

[@BluegrassElevators]

This is really cool, Chris! I was and still obsessed with trains! I've ridden one as a kid but I really want to ride an Amtrak! Keep up the great work!

[@kirkzevola5004]

Awesome ride up to Boston onboard Amtrak Acela Express #2252 keep up the hard work.

[@marioimori]

We got the route NYC - BOS on Amtrak last century Chris and watching your video I was hoping to see some more glimpses of Providence RI - I first fell in love with the city by looking at it from the stop at the station! I went there on my next trip to the US in 2002. It's really a lovely city. Lots of memories came back to me my friend... Thanks for sharing!

[@JuanWayTrips]

There are also plenty of regional Amtrak lines throughout the US too that don't take days/long distance routes. The Pacific Surliner and routes out of Chicago (like to Milwaukee and Detroit) are examples of more local routes. Not always faster than flying (once factoring in TSA/drives to airports) but can be great alternatives than driving (and those flight routes are expensive).

[@choosetoshine2610]

Great scenery and excellent content! New subscriber. ❤️

[@dannyboy34677]

I did this last July and I must tell you it is quite a ride. I did it from BWI to Newark Penn Station. Highly recommend it

[@Panicatthejazz]

This is hilarious I’m about to take the Amtrak from sc to ny next weekend with my son. I love the train, I tried the plane and was scared as hell lol

[@vidyadharabhyankar316]

Very detailed and nice video.Many thanks 💐

[@ScottOSaurus]

I grew up in Chase, MD right behind the northeast corridor tracks on Eastern Ave. before I was born there was a massive Amtrak derailment the next block over. I do miss seeing this train whizz by my bedroom window growing up. I’m pretty sure you’re over the bay right at 9:32

[@jimmymcinerney1950]

I'm traveling on Acela from Newark to Boston soon so this video was very interesting.

[@eororbia]

It is amazing and beautiful to see how people love you...It was just great to ride and see the train conductor invite you to see the control room of the train...Great video and as always the music was super...Great video as always Than you!

[@94montrose]

Very good video and Taking Amtrak next weekend to Boston, ma

[@ThePrissy11]

Having a meal on the Acela in First is well worth the upgrade

[@seatripreports]

I've ridden the Acela quite a few times now! Always to or from NYP, though, except for one time in December when I rode the whole length :)

[@mgauerbach]

Great recap. Try the Vermonter sometime for incredible scenery.

[@airbusmikey831]

I have taken the MARC train from DC Union Station to BWI airport. Thanks for posting this video.

[@NorthAtlanticRails]

The Acela you took is one I took to Back bay on October 8,2021!

[@ecrails]

good thing I'm looking at this video before taking the Acela to NY

[@drpamelatomcruise4517]

Like your on a schedule even when it come to vacation getting prepared for these future activities an getting all transportation account for

[@RJ-luci]

Cool vid. Great music tracks 👍

[@kbroadhead10]

Nice train report, and I largely agree with your conclusions. Even as a tourist I’ve DCA-BOS flying, NYC-DC on Acela and BOS-NYC n NE regional. Full distance plane is best, either “half” NE regional is perfectly fine, Acela is only with a good discount or a business trip on NYC to DC. Thanks again for mixing up your reviews

[@raeonardobak]

I had a good look thanks. In order for Acela to run faster than it is now, the Northeast Main Line needs to be speeded up, but the answer is to build a dedicated high-speed train line between Washington DC-New York-Providence.(When upgrading existing railroads, there must be absolutely no railroad crossings in all areas.) If you have to make it underground inevitably along the existing route along the beach, you have to boldly make it an underground route. In addition, the routes are extended to Ottawa-Scranton-Maryland-Washington D.C., Providence-Portland-Bangor-Holton, and Washington D.C-Richmond-Goldsboro-Wilton. . Washington D.C-Charlotte-Atlanta-New Orleans-Galveston-Corpus Christi-Mexico City-Acapulco I hope that the high-speed rail will be built to make Washington D.C-Mexico City faster and closer. For the success of the high-speed rail construction in the USA!

[@DevonMopiedmont1143]

i haven't clicked on a video so fast in a minute. Also the Acela doesn't stop at Trenton.

[@frederickschjang]

Acela first class includes lounge access, free upgraded food and drink service at your seat. No need to go to thee lounge car for anything.

[@freightdawg6762]

Nicely done

[@LeviRamsey]

Acela F is worth a try. The catering is generally better than anything in the air this side of United PS/Delta One/JetBlue Mint/American Flagship transcons. Seating is 1-2 recliners, and there's something close to priority boarding from the lounge in Washington, Philadelphia, NY, and Boston.

[@xOogieBoogie3x]

It gets to 150mph between Trenton and Edison, NJ now. And they want to upgrade most of the Delaware-Maryland stretch too.

[@TohaBgood2]

I heard that with the Infrastructure bill funding they will try to upgrade anything at 125+ mph to 160 mph for the new TGV Acela trains. Hopefully, that comes to pass.

[@edan7813]

for someone who went to london not that long ago their train system in london uk is really nice, i went to london and took i think it was either 2 or 3 metro trains underground to the main trainstation where from there i hopped on a train to birmingham but the uks train system is good

[@RailfanTurner]

Terrific catches! Terrific trip! Terrific video!

[@alaskafan21]

Excellent vid dude

[@israelhernandez145]

Very helpful. Planning a trip to the NE this summer. Hopefully the COVID restriction will be gone.

[@normbroel4633]

Nice video. You need to try the Pacific Surfliner from San Diego to Los Angeles. It’s not high-speed rail but it’s a beautiful trip.

[@MegaGo68]

The Amtrak from NYC to Niagara Falls is incredibly scenic -- Hudson Valley, Mohawk Valley. I think it's like 10 hours.

[@musty2.058]

@George the empire service?

[@fw6018]

Great video. Looks a lot more chilled than trains in the UK

[@Herzog-II]

Love your travel excursions

[@charlesm.1638]

I have family who live in the Providence area. My wife and I enjoy visiting Providence.

[@tpajay]

If you take this route again, you'll want to try First class. First class seats are larger than in Business on Acela. (2 & 1 seating, instead of 2 &2...contrary to what you were told). Also, the meals are frequent. My experience on Acela F Class was pre-COVID, so it may be different now; But I took it the whole route. Besides the appetizers, there was a choice of 3 meals. I had all three because they serve between DCA-PHL, again between PHL-NYC & the third time a bit after leaving NYC. They definitely took care of you (again, pre-COVID).

[@MatthewsAviationChannel]

I luv your content :)

[@funclepooh]

Providence is my home city..have taken amtrex to and from Boston & DC alot because I was never in a rush to get to major cities..now living in l.a. I take more airplanes

[@michaelb9629]

The same day this was filmed was definitely when I rode the Amtrak Illini from Chicago to Carbondale, IL. I’m supposed to be riding that same route on the City of New Orleans from the same major US city to Memphis next month.

[@michaelsharp3615]

Next trip up for planes is probably the Avelo inaugural flight adventure

[@MatthewsAviationChannel]

I love his inaugural flights and all of his content

[@MatthewsAviationChannel]

Especially his what it’s like in barrow Alaska video.

[@tjsoundfx905]

How did you get that Speed app on your phone just out of curiosity by the way I’m also a railfan 👍🏻😁

[@Deadchannel2244]

I live in wilmington DE. Nice to see the route along I-495. I drive there all the time.

[@michaelsharp3615]

Jeb Brooks, The Elevator Channel, Paul Lucas, and Noel Phillips have all done plane and train trips too in the U.S.

[@K.D-1109]

Simply Railway as well

[@vennispollock8549]

cool video, thanks

[@chancoolguy]

I’d recommend if you take the footage out of the Acela cab, I don’t think they allow any footage in there

[@oopszie]

DC to Boston is a little tough by train but I think Philly to Boston is reasonable if you live closer to downtown than near the airport. Having to travel out to the airport and deal with traffic plus you need to get to the airport early. Easier to roll up to the train station and walk on board. And though both planes and trains can have delays, only planes are delayed by bad weather.

[@thebrat1996]

New London! My home for just a few more days before I move to Dallas

[@oopszie]

First class has bigger seats than business. They’re three across instead of four across. I’ve taken Acela first class for business travel before. The meals are restaurant quality, and brought in courses.

[@nickfoley202]

Can you still walk around to the cafe car if you’re in first class? I wasn’t sure based on his locked doors comment.

[@Wave02Z]

​@nickfoley202 I believe first-class passengers are "stuck" in the 1st class car. So no cafe car access. You do get a real meal and drinks served to you. So a moving resturant in a way. I would miss being able to walk around though. Most people are not taking long trips so I guess it doesn't matter much. NY DC travel is most common and is under 3 hrs. NY to Bos is a longer but not terrible. However very few 1st class passengers are going the whole Bos to DC route.

[@nickfoley202]

@@Wave02Zturns out first class can roam free too! Traveled from DC to NYC the other week and was able to go from first class to the cafe car.

[@Wave02Z]

@nickfoley202 oh that's good then.

[@lsdecaria1]

I just booked the Acela from DC to Newark. I figured I should try the American version of high speed rail before they make it illegal.

[@numberjuan297]

I'm terrified of flying but I rather fly to NYC from Boston in 45 mins then take the train for 3 hours haha

[@FFred-us9tw]

You were forgetting the time it takes to get through security, get from the airport to the city center in Boston and New York, and all the associated time spent taxing to and from the gates.

[@psychologicaltirefire8190]

The Aveila Liberty trainsets are being built and the locomotives are capable of up to 220mph. But the tracks limit them to 160mph, a mere 10mph improvement over the Acela. They were SUPPOSED to enter service around this time this year....but they haven't even begun testing yet.

[@FFred-us9tw]

They’ve been testing the new trains for well over a year.

[@camilocorrea2366]

Great video!, what's the name of the speed meter app?, thanks.

[@spirg]

Great video , hope to be going to boston, from philly , for a photo trip. would you recommend this ?

[@deepnation10009]

Just an FYI, that river in Connecticut is called the Thames River, not Thomas.

[@michaelsharp3615]

Also try the California Zephyr from Chicago to San Francisco or Southwest Chief Chicago to LA or Empire Builder Chicago to Seattle

[@dennisdaniels2992]

Chris, Amtrak train taking you from Washington D.C. to Boston?

[@michaelsharp3615]

One time The Elevator Channel missed his AMTRAK connection in Chicago due to a freight train derailment on the same line as AMTRAK in Montana on the Empire Builder had everyone got off the train boarded busses to get onto another train then off to Chicago, forced to spend the night in Chicago before continuing onto St. Louis the next day and was funded that money (Portland to Chicago)

[@Cerby1979]

Try the Brightline in S. Florida. Currently serves Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach but expanding to the intermodal station adjacent to the under construction international terminal at Orlando International airport.

[@K.D-1109]

Or he could try the sunrail currently running from Debary-poinciana serving Winter park, Orlando,Sanford and more

[@B-ch6uk]

I was shocked at how much the Acela costs. It's cheaper to fly from Boston to NY and in much less time.

[@copmoncur6131]

I Really Have A Serious Crush On You Amtrak Acela Express Trains ❤️🚆❤️

[@brady8735]

You should ride the California Zephyr

[@thejazzguy13]

Definitely on my bucket list 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ryansimethy2603]

what's the name of the app you used to check the speed of the train?

[@ivanvelez7668]

hi there, i am planning to take short trip to washington dc from nyc in may since its going to be a 2-3 hour ride. my question is do all acela express train have an observation car an area where you can sit and view everything as the train is in motion?

[@FFred-us9tw]

There are windows at every seat obviously, but the cafe car would allow you walk to either side of the train without being in anyone's way.

[@JeremyJ56]

I used to like more the text but I love the voiceover now

[@airfreak75]

The Empire Builder (Seattle- Chicago) is supposed to have amazing scenery

[@homerjs225]

25:20 I don't know how DHS would allow this. Security?

[@luiscruz679]

I wish we have more high speed rail all across the usa like china imagine Boston to Miami or nyc to Vegas I would definitely ride it since I’m scared of flying

[@Callsign-bg2yu]

I WAS THERE!

[@AdventuresWithAjai]

I think New Jersey is the only state where its one transit company for the entire state

[@landon2806]

The Acela also reaches 150mph between Trenton and New Brunswick

[@res887]

Why the Business class seats are the worst seats?

[@metanostalgia]

I actually disagree: rail travel makes sense in the US. Rail struggling has less to do with "population density" (although that is a factor, it can be mitigated and/or solved) and more to do with the automotive lobby. Not only that, but expanding rail makes sense too, given our cost of living crisis: cars put a cost burden in several different ways (car loans, repair/maintenence costs, insurance, gas, all of which are worth several times more than income deducted via taxes) and airlines are expensive. Rails are a good option for people to get around without needing a flight, and theres ways of funding it without increasing income taxes. On top of that, there is demand for it, and demand that is growing. Cities are likely going to reverse single-family zoning policies in the coming decades to increase taxable revenue per unit of land (Minneapolis did this a few years ago) and likely subsidize real estate projects to build multi-family housing and more mixed zoning in the future. This increases density, and thus makes rail not just more feasible (it's always feasible) but necessary. The only way these wont come to pass is if the current political establishment (both democrats and republicans, this isnt a partisan issue) continues to cave to automotive lobbies, oil lobbies, real estate lobbies, and airline lobbies to continue building in ways that are unsustainable.

[@metanostalgia]

This isn't even mentioning the elephant in the room: the fact our railways are privately owned and dominated by 4 major companies who don't invest in their own infrastructure is the main problem. They give freight trains priority on tracks shared with Amtrak (making Amtrak trips longer), and as we've seen with recent scandalous derailments, have definitively proven themselves incapable of managing themselves. They prioritize profits over services (almost like it was a mistake to allow America's most crucial infrastructure to be privatized). The moderate solution would be to force those companies to invest in expanding their own infrastructure, limiting freight-priority, and set minimum staff requirements so companies like Norfolk don't try to get away with record profits by cutting staff in half, to the detriment of their own services, infrastructure, and America as a whole. The more radical and beneficial solution would be to nationalize the railways, just in the same vain that the interstate-highways are nationalized. A lot of people won't like that idea, but a lot of people also don't understand how budgeting works, and think "nationalizing = more money out of MY wallet" as if that's the only way to pay for things/as if they wont benefit from it.

[@DannyManny98]

Wrong! It doesn't suck! It ROCKS!

[@Drakeman2003]

22:37 what app is that?

[@nelsonramos5826]

I love Dunkin donuts 😍😋😎

[@michaelsharp3615]

Jeb Brooks basically started in D.C. took a train to NYC and plane back to D.C. and ended the video where he started it

[@liflyer0413]

No one cares

[@Drakeman2003]

11:13 have you been over it before?

[@AbouTto_]

nice

[@drpamelatomcruise4517]

After a certain time in your life I thought every one was assigned to a driver transportation changes

[@michaelsharp3615]

Any foamers here too

[@cito1101]

17:35 Co-op City!!! My hometown

[@videoie]

Did I miss something? I couldn't find how fast or the top speed of the train. In fairness I didn't watch the full video as yet as I'm one of those persons who, probably unfairly, expect instant answers. Nevertheless I really enjoy your videos. We in Ireland suffer from an incomplete service as many of the non paying lines closed in the early 1960s as well as before and after. Our remaing train speeds, mainlines, have improved over time but can nowhere be compared with our Continental cousins.

[@FFred-us9tw]

The top speed in revenue service is 150 mph

[@myunglee3683]

What was the fare?

[@FFred-us9tw]

There’s no standard fare. Just check the website for the date you wanna travel. Prices will very based on time of day and the date.

[@sportsMike87]

The pro to trains is no tsa line

[@brybryguy6314]

I recently rode Acela for the first time. Honestly. The difference and experience between Acela and the Northeast Regional is very minimal. I took it from DC to Philadelphia and time wise it was roughly the same. Comfort, not much difference. The majority of the amenities you get with Acela, you also get with the Northeast Regional. Also The Acelas are very very worn by now and honestly it's not worth the extra 100 bucks for a ticket. It's a cool and awesome train for sure but being practical it's not worth it

[@michaelsharp3615]

Try rail travel in Nebraska someone in the state legislative unicameral proposed high speed rail travel across Nebraska, UP line basically follows the Platte River then to Cheyenne or go to Lincoln Burlington Northern follow U.S. 6 to Denver all trains start in Omaha

[@willgibson9718]

Why you said train travel sucks 0:08 I think car travel in Washington DC and Fairfield county sucks because the traffic You spell Thames River wrong at 22:18

[@michaelsharp3615]

I live less than a mile south of the Union Pacific Rail Line and 2 miles north of the Burlington Northern Rail Line in Omaha

[@liflyer0413]

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