US Northeast by Rail: Boston, New York & Philadelphia
Three historic east-coast cities down one railway line.
- Rail journey
- 8–12 days
- Active pace
- History & culture
- Food & wine
- Rail journeys
Ride the Northeast Corridor: Boston’s Freedom Trail and harbour, three or four dense days in New York, then on to Philadelphia for Independence Hall and cheesesteaks. No car needed at any point.
Why it works
America's best train line links its most walkable cities: every leg is a few comfortable hours, every arrival is downtown, and each city adds a different century of American history.
The route
Explore this journey — start at New York →Your itinerary
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→ Onward Philadelphia → Trenton
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→ Onward Philadelphia → Brooklyn
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→ Onward Philadelphia → Manhattan
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Make it yours
- Extend to Washington DC on the same line
- Add a Broadway show and museum day in New York
- Do it in fall for New England colour
Plan each destination
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