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The Keystone Service is Amtrak’s daily train service that travels between New York and Harrisburg, PA. As the name suggests, this is the primary train route that serves the state of Pennsylvania and connects it to New York City, as well as several cities across New Jersey. On a regular one-way trip, the train covers around 195 miles and passes through 18 cities, including Newark, Lancaster and Philadelphia. Depending on the departure point and destination, ticket prices for the Keystone Service vary from £5.13 to £73.33.
The Keystone Service started running in 1972. Since then, it has become Amtrak’s fifth-busiest route, transporting over 1.4 million passengers per year. The route is also famous for its high-speed rail portions that allow the train to reach a maximum speed of 125 mph.
| Daily Trips | 1,324 |
| stations | 20 |
| cities | 18 |
| countries | 1 |
Here’s what Wanderu users who have booked trips with Amtrak Keystone Service had to say about their travel experience.
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Overall review score for Amtrak Keystone Service
(Based on 302 reviews)
| Comfort | 4.4 |
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| Timeliness | 4.8 |
| Staff | 4.4 |
| Value | 3.8 |
| Condition | 4.6 |
5.0
Pros: Clean, smooth and easy. Cons: Onboard wifi.
Pros: Clean, smooth and easy. Cons: Onboard wifi.
5.0
Easy access to train and trip was comfortable.
Easy access to train and trip was comfortable.
4.0
Pros: train travel. Tips: don't hum, don't chat.
Pros: train travel. Tips: don't hum, don't chat.
Amtrak Keystone Service’s train network features 311 train routes that connect 18 cities serving 20 stations. On average, Amtrak Keystone Service performs about 1324 train trips every day. The top cities to which Amtrak Keystone Service offers the highest number of daily train service include Philadelphia and New York.
| City | Route | Earliest train | Latest train |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 10 | 5:11 am | 4:58 am |
| New York | 11 | 10:00 am | 1:14 am |
| Harrisburg | 6 | 5:12 am | 4:48 am |
| Lancaster | 6 | 10:00 am | 4:48 am |
| Newark | 8 | 10:00 am | 4:32 am |
| Exton | 5 | 10:00 am | 4:24 am |
| Ardmore | 5 | 10:00 am | 3:59 am |
| Paoli | 5 | 10:00 am | 4:11 am |
| Middletown | 5 | 5:12 am | 4:48 am |
| State | Cities Served | Daily Trips | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 5 | 286 | New Brunswick |
| Pennsylvania | 13 | 456 | Philadelphia |
| New York | 1 | 547 | New York |
| Route | Daily Trips | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia to New York | 7 | 1h 24m | £13 |
| Philadelphia to Harrisburg | 8 | 1h 50m | £26 |
| Harrisburg to Newark | 7 | 3h 9m | £37 |
| New York to Lancaster | 5 | 2h 46m | £37 |
| Lancaster to Harrisburg | 8 | 0h 38m | £9 |
| Paoli to New York | 6 | 2h 8m | £37 |
| Philadelphia to Newark | 7 | 1h 4m | £13 |
| Harrisburg to New York | 6 | 3h 29m | £37 |
| Philadelphia to Lancaster | 8 | 1h 11m | £15 |
All Amtrak Keystone Service tickets can be cancelled for a full refund within the first 24 hours after purchase. If more than 24 hours have passed, the cancellation policy and change fee structure for Amtrak bookings depend on the type of fare you purchased:
Saver Fare tickets: A 25% fee applies for any changes. If you cancel the trip, you will receive an eVoucher worth 75% of the original ticket price.
Value Fare tickets: No change fees and fully refundable up to 15 or more days before departure. If cancelled less than 14 days before departure, a 25% cancellation fee applies.
Flexible, Business and Premium Fare tickets: No change fees and fully refundable if cancelled or changed before departure.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable after the train has departed, so be sure to make your updates as soon as possible if your travel plans change.
If your Amtrak Keystone Service ticket is eligible for change or cancellation, you can do that by calling Amtrak’s customer service phone number at 1 (800) 872-7245. To cancel or change your booking online, simply go to www.amtrak.com and click on the “Modify Trip” tab in the upper right corner.
Wanderu also offers an affordable trip protection option by Allianz Global Assistance that you can purchase when booking your tickets. In addition to 24-hour assistance during your trip and coverage for lost or damaged baggage, trip protection can help you get your money back in case you need to cancel or change your trip. You can file a claim to have any Amtrak change or cancellation fees reimbursed if you cannot travel due to covered reasons such as illness, extreme weather, or required work shifts.
Do Amtrak Keystone Service trains have WiFi?
Yes, Amtrak Keystone Service offers WiFi on their trains. Although most trips with Amtrak Keystone Service will have WiFi as advertised, some trains might not come equipped with WiFi and onboard WiFi can lose its connection in rural areas. We recommend you bring a book or download a movie just to play it safe. Amtrak Keystone Service WiFi is generally best used for surfing the web, checking emails and chatting with friends; you shouldn’t count on the WiFi to binge watch your favorite show.
Are there power points or USB points on the train?
Yes, there are power points onboard Amtrak Keystone Service trains. You can generally find one or two sockets per row of seats, so be a good traveller and check if your seat neighbour might want to charge up their devices as well. With the onboard power points, you can charge both a computer and USB devices with a power point USB converter that typically comes with most phones and tablets.
Since Amtrak Keystone Service might sometimes use replacement train vehicles, not all trips are guaranteed to have power points. We recommend to bring a power bank to charge your phone for all trips over 2 hours, just in case.
What is Amtrak Keystone Service's schedule?
On a typical day, Amtrak Keystone Service has 1324 scheduled train trips in total. However, the exact departure and arrival times vary depending on the day and route. The best way to find the exact schedule for your trip is to use the search tool on this page.
Can you pick up will call tickets at the station?
No, Amtrak Keystone Service does not offer will call tickets. You should purchase your tickets online and make sure you have everything you need to board before you arrive at the station.
Do you need an ID to get on the train?
Yes, Amtrak Keystone Service requires you to present an ID to an agent to be allowed to board the train. Make sure you have identification issued by a government agency that meets the carrier’s requirements. Alternative IDs, such as a college ID, won’t work.
What are Amtrak Keystone Service’s COVID-19 policies?
Visit our COVID-19 Travel Guide to view the most up-to-date information about Amtrak Keystone Service’s cleaning protocols and adjusted ticket change policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Are there toilets on Amtrak Keystone Service trains?
Yes, there are bathrooms on Amtrak Keystone Service trains. The bathrooms are pretty basic and include a toilet, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Most bathrooms don’t have running water. As you will be using a bathroom on a moving vehicle, please use caution and hold on to a rail at all times.
Are meals or drinks offered during the trip?
Amtrak Keystone Service does not offer meals or beverages onboard. We recommend you bring a drink and some snacks for your trip. We also suggest packing a reusable water bottle with you to reduce your impact on the environment. However, note that most trains do not allow you to bring your own alcoholic drinks.
Do you have to print your Amtrak Keystone Service ticket?
Amtrak Keystone Service does not require a printed ticket to board the train. Instead, an eTicket is sent to you by email when you make your reservation. You can use your smartphone to show this eTicket to the ticketing agent as you board.
Does Amtrak Keystone Service offer any premium features like extra legroom or movies?
Amtrak Keystone Service goes the extra distance to deliver premium features to its customers.
Do you find yourself squished in a regular seat or just love having extra room to sprawl out? Well you’re in luck as Amtrak Keystone Service offers extra legroom seating. Since there is no standard of what extra legroom is, the extra space you get may vary between train lines, but getting extra is always good.
Harrisburg to Lancaster
Tue, 18 Jan
£9
Newark to Philadelphia
Tue, 18 Jan
£13
New York to Trenton
Tue, 18 Jan
£11
Elizabethtown to New York
Tue, 18 Jan
£37
Exton to Philadelphia
Tue, 18 Jan
£9
Paoli to Philadelphia
Tue, 18 Jan
£8
Philadelphia to Trenton
Thu, 20 Jan
£7
Philadelphia to New York
Tue, 18 Jan
£13
Newark to New York
Tue, 18 Jan
£7
Harrisburg to New York
Tue, 18 Jan
£37
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