AMTRAK 1997 USA RAIL® PASS

The Amtrak USA Rail Pass is available to people with a valid passport issued outside the U.S. or Canada and is also available to permanent residents of U.S. territories. The Amtrak USA Rail Pass allows for unlimited stopovers for either 15 or 30 days.

Amtrak USA Rail® Pass lets you travel across the country, or in any of its regions, for either 15 or 30 days, with unlimited stopovers (the Coastal Regional Rail Pass is for 30 days only). You can travel from city to city, or attraction to attraction, and see as much of America as you wish, all at your own pace.

You will find our Rail Passes are easy to use and hightly economical. You can choose between two seasonal fares, and your Travel Agent can customize your holiday travel packages that include hotels, rental cars, activities and more.

The prices listed are for Coach Class travel and are in U.S. dollars. For an additional charge, you can reserve First Class or sleeping accommodations for all or part of your trip, including Club Service, Custom Class or Sleeping Car service. You will find these accommodations detailed later in this guide.

Tickets issued in conjunction with the USA Rail® Pass are valid for regular Coach Class travel on all Amtrak® routes (except Auto Train). Peak fares are valid from June 1 through September 1, 1997. Off-peak fares are in effect the remainder of the year and are not valid for travel during peak season. Amtrak offers half-price fares for children age 2 to 15. Children under 2 are free.

A valid passport issued outside the U.S. or Canada is required to purchase an Amtrak USA Rail® Pass. USA Rail Passes are also sold to permanent residents of U.S. territories.

Passengers must present their USA Rail Pass at an Amtrak office for issuance of tickets to be used on the train. Reservations are required for travel on most trains. We recommend reservations be made prior to arrival in the U.S. and as far in advance as possible.

Fares and services are subject to change. Fares listed are in U.S. dollars and are valid January 1 to December 31, 1997. For reservations or more information, contact your local travel agent or nearest Amtrak International Sales Representative agency.

• NATIONAL RAIL PASS:
  15-Day ... $375 Peak ... $260 Off-Peak
  30-Day ... $480 Peak ... $350 Off-Peak
  For those who want to experience it all -- the mountains, valleys, oceans and plains.
  If you want the freedom to travel coast to coast, with unlimited stopovers, this is the way to go. You will have ample opportunity to see the bright lights of Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. The southern charm of Atlanta, Charlotte and Richmond. Exotic New Orleans. Windy Chicago. The mountains of Denver. The deserts of Phoenix. And all the beauty of the West Coast from San Diego to Seattle.
• NORTHEAST RAIL PASS:
  15-Day ... $185 Peak ... $165 Off-Peak
  30-Day ... $215 Peak ... $205 Off-Peak
  Explore the Northeast from the beaches of Virginia to the lights of Montreal.
  From the sunny beaches of Southeast Virginia to the dazzling skyline of Montreal; the bright lights of Broadway to the timeless Pennsylvania Dutch Country, this is your chance to see some of the area's most spectacular sights. Visit Niagara Falls, West Point, Boston, the Foxwoods Casino, Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Colonial Williamsburg and dozens of other great sites.
• EAST RAIL PASS:
  15-Day ... $230 Peak ... $190 Off-Peak
  30-Day ... $290 Peak ... $250 Off-Peak
  Take a scenic journey into American history and experience the unique differences between North and South.
  Experience the variety of life in the East, where you can see a show on New York's Broadway, bask on a Florida beach, explore historic New England, see the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia or tour Washington, D.C. Go as far west as Chicago, to the Gulf Coast at New Orleans -- even north to Canada for a visit to Montreal.
• WEST RAIL PASS:
  15-Day ... $280 Peak ... $195 Off-Peak
  30-Day ... $350 Peak ... $250 Off-Peak
  Travel from the Mississippi River through the heartland of America to the great Pacific Ocean.
  Journey into America's heartland through mountains, deserts and across the Great Plains as you wind your way to the Pacific Coast. Take in great cities such as New Orleans, Houston, Chicago, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Kansas City, Denver, Seattle, San Diego and San Francisco. Experience the beauty of Glacier National Park and Grand Canyon.
• FAR WEST RAIL PASS:
  15-Day ... $230 Peak ... $180 Off-Peak
  30-Day ... $285 Peak ... $230 Off-Peak
  Journey through magnificent mountains to the sparkling shores of the Pacific Coast.
  Travel from the snow-covered Rocky Mountains through the vast Mojave Desert to the shining Pacific shore. Along the way, experience natural wonders like Yosemite National Park and Grand Canyon, man-made wonders like Seattle's Space Needle, and wonderful cities like Los Angeles, California; Las Vegas, Nevada and Denver, Colorado.
• COASTAL RAIL PASSES:
  30-Day ... $265 Peak ... $215 Off-Peak
  Discover the East Coast from the Gulf to Canada, or the West Coast from the Northwest to Southern California.
  Take in the sights from Boston to Miami as you travel through the historic cities of the North and the charming towns of the South on your way towards Florida's theme parks and resorts. Or, from Seattle to San Diego, explore the majesty of the West's grand national parks such as Yosemite, great movie studios, beaches, mountians and forests.

Your USA Rail® Pass Is Now A Better Value On Metroliner

Take the premium high-speed, all-reserved Amtrak® Metroliner® between New York and Washington, D.C. for a supplemental charge when traveling on a USA Rail® Pass. Plan your Metroliner travel mid-day Monday through Friday or anytime on weekends and receive 50% off the supplemental charge for Coach Class travel.

A Country So Big You Need A Train To See It All

There are more than three-and-a-half million square miles in America waiting for you to explore. And only one way to see it all, up close, the way this astonishingly beautiful land was meant to be seen: on Amtrak®.

Only on the train can you climb the heights of mountains, soar through narrow cut rock, burst out onto spidery trestles miles above rushing streams or rolling plains. Only on the train can you race across shifting sand dunes, sail through windswept prairies, weave through fertile valleys and skim sparkling shores. Every Amtrak route has its own special magic, many revealing sights visible from nowhere else but the train.

No matter what kind of vacation appeals to you, you can find it on Amtrak. Cool mountain hideaways. Hot sunny beaches. Cozy rural retreats. Big city excitement.

You will discover people, places and things that are uniquely American. Like Grand Canyon, one of the natural wonders of the world. New York, with its towering skyscrapers and glittering theaters. Los Angeles, home to bit Hollywood movie studios and stars. And Florida Walt Disney World®, considered by many to be the finest amusement resort in the world. It is all there, just past the next station, waiting for your arrival at over 500 destinations across the United States.

Amtrak USA Rail® Pass makes arranging your entire holiday easy.

You can customize your vacation with as many stopovers as you would like in any of our regions, and have 15 or 30 days to explore. You will find information on all these options detailed in this guide.

With over 500 destinations to visit, and so many things to see, the possibilities for an exciting (and relaxing) U.S.A. holiday are virtually endless. So instead of trying to see America from 20,000 feet up, experience this remarkable country the way it was meant to be experienced, aboard an Amtrak® train.

On Amtrak®, getting to where you're going is half the fun.

Every Amtrak® train, no matter which route or direction you travel, always includes the contemporary amenities that make holidays in the U.S.A. such a pleasure -- fine food, excellent service and comfortable accommodations. You will find all of our trains modern, spacious, relaxing and casual. A personable staff will see that you enjoy every minute of your journey so you arrive relaxed, refreshed and ready to take in the pleasures of America.

On board, you can move around freely and explore the train. And you will never run out of things to keep you busy. Stroll to the Lounge and get to know your fellow travelers. Play a round or two of cards with friends and family. Read a book. Write letters home. Watch a full-length, first-run movie on select routes. Or simply stretch out, relax and let the gentle rhythms of the train lull you to sleep as you lean back into your wide, reclining seat.

When it is time to eat, once again you have a choice. Head to the Dining Car for a sit-down meal including delicious entrees prepared by professional chefs. Or opt for a sandwich, snack or drink in one of the Cafes or Lounges. You will find the prices are reasonable and the service, superb.

If you stay with us overnight, you will find it quite relaxing in one of our many First Class accommodations. There, an attendant will turn down your bed, and offer you a bedtime sweet or a nightcap. The next morning, you will be greeted with the aroma of fresh coffee (or tea or juice, if you prefer) ... a delightful beginning to another relaxing day on the train.

So travel with us for a spectacular sighseeing tour. Join us to become part of a friendly community. Let us help make your holiday an experience you will never forget as you savor the panorama of America. And discover the excitement that is waiting for you.