Business Travel is not just about the destination. It is also how you get there.

Discover Amtrak's commitment to business travelers.

With multiple commuter routes in all parts of the US, getting to work means getting down to business.

Acela: High Speed Premium Train Service between Boston & Washington

When time is of the essence and the ability to get things done en route is crucial, consider Amtrak's Acela Express®. America’s high-speed premium train service between Boston and Washington. Acela Express offers hourly service downtown to downtown during peak morning and afternoon rush hours between New York, Washington, D.C. and intermediate cities, as well as many convenient round-trips between New York and Boston.

Enjoy superior comfort, upscale amenities, and polished professional service — all at speeds up to 150 mph. From the trendsetter to the up and comer, it’s the only way to travel.

Take the Acela Express tour:

Pacific Surfliner: Your Southern California Seaside Seat

Onboard the Pacific Surfliner you can expect great service, style and amenities as you travel the Southern California coast between San Luis Obispo and San Diego. You'll find modern bi-level cars featuring large panoramic windows, comfortable, custom-designed interiors, automatic doors for faster boarding, and a spacious Cafe car serving a variety of fresh sandwiches, snacks and beverages.

Upgrade to Pacific Business Class

Upgrade to Pacific Business Class and increase your productivity. The Surfliner features electrical outlets for laptop computers and other personal electronic devices, more legroom, complimentary light snacks, beverages and newspapers.

Frequent Trains

The Pacific Surfliner offers twelve daily round-trip services between San Diego and Los Angeles, and between Santa Barbara and San Diego. Be sure to also check out the Pacific Surfliner’s limited stop service on the express train that runs Monday - Friday at 7:05 AM from San Diego to Los Angeles. Whatever your travel plans are, you're sure to find a departure time that meets your needs.

Note about Carry-on Baggage: Each carry-on bag may not exceed 28x22x11 inches in size.

If your headed out a day early .. ..bring your bike or surfboard.

Most Pacific Surfliners are equipped with bicycle and surfboard racks allowing you to bring your bike onboard, unboxed as carry-on baggage. Read more about bringing bikes aboard.

Success on Acela Express®

Amtrak’s Acela Express® “My Track to Success” campaign now in its fourth year, shares the personal stories of how Amtrak travel is an integral part of business leaders success. Spoken in the voice of loyal Acela riders, the message is clear that the convenience and comfort of Acela is incomparable. The campaign continues to be featured in prominent magazines and online outlets across the U.S. and showcases; Apprentice winner and Entrepreneur, Dr. Randal Pinkett, non-profit agency director Elba Montalvo, actor Lamman Rucker, sports commentator James Brown, Ballet Hispanico artistic director Eduardo Vilaro and several others, expressing appreciation for Acela via personal testimony about their experience and the benefits of traveling on Acela Express. 

The statements were obtained for purposes of this advertisement in exchange for Amtrak Acela tickets.

Displayed below are the participants in the Acela® “Testimonial” ad campaign 2008: