region
Northeast (New York, Boston, Washington)
Base in New York for 4 nights and add Boston or Washington by Amtrak for 3; you do not need a car anywhere on this line.
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Rules in force · 4
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
The Northeast Corridor links New York, Boston and Washington by train in 3–4 hours each. New York is the gateway for most visitors, with three airports. Fly in, use the subway and rail, and rent a car only for trips outside the corridor.
Where to sleep
New Yorksleep base
Midtown for the subway and sights, Lower Manhattan for quieter weekends.
Bostonday trip
Amtrak from New York, about 4 h.
Washington, DCovernight
Amtrak from New York, about 3 h.
Night sequences
- 4 nights
- New York 4
- 7 nights
- New York 4 + Washington or Boston 3 by train
- Book Amtrak and timed sight tickets before you fix dates.
Day-trips door to door
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Bags between cities
Leave the main bag at the New York hotel for a night in Boston or Washington.