The official North American representative of 60 European railway companies sells the Eurailpass, the Europass, the BritRail Pass, the France Railpass, and the Swiss Pass. The USA Railpass allows overseas visitors 15 or 30 days of unlimited travel nationwide. These railpasses are sold in the United States at any Amtrak station, but to qualify you must show a valid non-U.S. passport. If you're a student, ask about student discounts that may apply to certain passes. In off-peak season, Amtrak also offers U.S. passengers Explore America fares allowing multiple stopovers in one, two, or three regions.
Prices vary according to the number of regions chosen.
Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada offer a 30-day North America Rail Pass for travel in the U.S. and Canada. The pass can be purchased by residents of the United States and Canada, as well as by other international travelers, and travel must include both countries. A second pass, the Northeastern North America Rail Pass is valid for 15 days of travel in eastern Canada and the northeastern U.S. only, and it is sold only to international travelers who live outside both countries. It can be bought by anyone, but must be bought at least 5 days in advance. Pass Resources Amtrak Details and prices of the North America Rail Pass.