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About Amtrak Keystone Service

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 19 cities, including Newark, Lancaster and Philadelphia. Depending on the departure point and destination, ticket prices for the Keystone Service vary from $6.00 to $171.00.

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.

Contact Amtrak Keystone Service

Phone number: US: 1 (800) 872-7245

Online support: Amtrak Keystone Service website

**2023** #3 Best Train Line in the United States #3 Best Ground Travel Provider in the Mid-Atlantic **2022** #5 Best Train Line in the United States

2023
#3 Best Train Line in the United States
#3 Best Ground Travel Provider in the Mid-Atlantic
2022
#5 Best Train Line in the United States

Amtrak Keystone Service Amenities

Air conditioningAir conditioning
RestroomRestroom
Extra legroomExtra legroom
Loyalty rewardsLoyalty rewards
Power outletPower outlet
WiFiWiFi

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Amtrak Keystone Service train coverage

Daily Trips1,447
stations21
cities19
countries1

What travelers are saying about Amtrak Keystone Service

Here’s what Wanderu users who have booked trips with Amtrak Keystone Service had to say about their travel experience.

Traveling During COVID-19

“They took COVID safety precautions seriously.”
based on 561 reviews

Onboard Experience

“The WiFi actually worked for the entire trip”
based on 499 reviews
“I’ll travel with them again just for the staff!”
based on 662 reviews
“Really cheap tickets and really good service.”
based on 723 reviews
“The train got there on time.”
based on 772 reviews
“Seats were really comfy and spacious”
based on 762 reviews
“The train was almost suspiciously clean”
based on 756 reviews

Amtrak Keystone Service reviews from Wanderu customers

Overall review score for Amtrak Keystone Service

(Based on 835 reviews)

4.7
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort

4.5

Timeliness

4.8

Staff

4.4

Value

3.9

Condition

4.6

Amtrak Keystone Service passenger reviews

5.0

Jean emmanuel

August 22, 2024- Regular commuter

Lancaster to New York

I love it good job

5.0

Emily

August 19, 2024- Business

New York to Philadelphia

Taking AmTrak was so much nicer than taking the bus. It is more expensive than I would like, but my god, what a difference.

5.0

Peggy

August 12, 2024- Visiting friends

Philadelphia to Harrisburg

Pros: So easy. Everything on time. Cons: All good!

4.0

Sharon

August 4, 2024- Vacation

New York to Philadelphia

Everything went smoothly. And I saved money

5.0

Ricardo

August 3, 2024- Vacation

New York to Philadelphia

Pros: Convenient way to travel from city to city. Cons: Improve intercom system in the train depot. It is difficult to understand the announcements regarding trains. Tips: Sit back and relax.

Amtrak Keystone Service Routes & Network

Amtrak Keystone Service’s train network features 371 train routes that connect 19 cities serving 21 stations. On average, Amtrak Keystone Service performs about 1447 train trips every day. The top cities to which Amtrak Keystone Service offers the highest number of daily train service include Exton and Philadelphia.

Top Cities Served by Amtrak Keystone Service

CityRouteEarliest trainLatest train
Philadelphia124:14 am3:58 am
New York149:00 am2:14 am
Harrisburg98:30 am3:12 am
Lancaster108:30 am2:24 am
Newark129:00 am3:58 am
Paoli98:30 am2:55 am
Exton88:30 am2:48 am
Ardmore128:30 am1:53 am
Middletown98:30 am3:04 am

Most popular Amtrak Keystone Service routes

The train from Exton to Philadelphia is Amtrak Keystone Service’s most popular route. Trips from Lancaster to Harrisburg and Paoli to New York are also highly popular.

Top Amtrak Keystone Service routes

RouteDaily TripsDurationPrice
Exton to Philadelphia130h 39m$10
Lancaster to Harrisburg100h 38m$12
Paoli to New York102h 10m$44
Philadelphia to Newark111h 4m$11
Lancaster to New York102h 54m$43
Philadelphia to Harrisburg111h 55m$35
Harrisburg to New York83h 31m$44
Philadelphia to Lancaster111h 13m$21
Philadelphia to New York111h 25m$11

Amtrak Keystone Service Cancellation Policy

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.

Amtrak Keystone Service Train Guide & FAQs

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.

Yes, there are power outlets 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 neighbor might want to charge up their devices as well. With the onboard power outlets, you can charge both a computer and USB devices with a USB power adapter 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.

On a typical day, Amtrak Keystone Service has 1447 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cheap Amtrak Keystone Service tickets recently found on Wanderu

With 1,447 Amtrak Keystone Service trips per day, there are a lot of great deals to uncover for the bargain hunter and Amtrak Keystone Service tickets start at just $6.00. Check out some of the latest and greatest deals snatched up by Wanderu users.

How do I get the best deal on Amtrak Keystone Service tickets?

Wanderu is the best place to score cheap Amtrak Keystone Service tickets with the lowest available fares every day. Plus, you can compare Amtrak Keystone Service prices with trips offered by other train companies to be sure you’re getting the best deal on your tickets!

Pro travelers know that booking your ticket well in advance is key to finding the lowest price. Ticket prices normally go up the closer you get to the travel date, so don’t miss out on a good deal when you see one. If you can be flexible with your travel date, you can also get cheap tickets by traveling on weekdays instead of weekends.

When you’re ready to book, type your departure city and destination city in the search bar above, select your travel date, and let Wanderu work its magic to show you all of the best bus and train ticket prices available for your trip. Pick the ticket that’s best for your budget, schedule, and preferences, and complete the booking right on Wanderu to secure your great deal.

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