Rail Travel
Find the requirements and restrictions involved when booking rail travel.
Details
Make Rail Reservations
Amtrak is the University's preferred rail provider and Columbia Travelers may book negotiated rates on domestic rail travel to select Northeast markets on Amtrak via the Concur Travel Online Booking Tool.
Rail travel booked in Concur or through Direct Travel using the Columbia Air/Rail Central Pay method will be paid by the University.
Important Notes
Coach must be selected when traveling on Amtrak Regional rail. If you select a cabin class on Amtrak Regional rail that is not Coach, it will require expense segregation and cost comparison for the difference in fare which exceeds coach and justification which must be acknowledged by a Financial Approver.
Business class must be selected when traveling on Amtrak Acela. If you select a cabin class on Amtrak Acela that is not Business Class, it will require expense segregation and cost comparison for the difference in fare which exceeds Acela Business Class and justification which must be acknowledged by a Financial Approver.
Please call Direct Travel for international rail bookings, as international rail may not be booked via Concur Travel.
Book international rail via Direct Travel:
- To speak with a Direct Travel Counselor, please call 1-888-352-8030.
- For emergency assistance with an existing travel itinerary booked through Direct Travel when you are outside the U.S., please call +1-646-494-7335.
- Email a Direct Travel counselor at [email protected].