As our readers may be aware – one of the best forms of cheap travel is that by train. Particularly, if you reside in the tri-state (or adjacent) area, you are likely no stranger to a train commute. Amtrak is the train brand that has been getting folks from point A to point B for over 50 years. In fact, over 40 “Points A to Points B). In addition to cross-country treks, Amtrak is also known for their nationwide low-fare deals.
Nor’Easters are, in fact, about to find it much more economical to travel between New York and Washington D.C. This is thanks to Amtrak’s newly announced ultra-low fare “Night Owl Fares” promotion, for select Northeast Corridor routes. The best part? Some of these fares start at ONLY $5 one way!
Discounted fares include those that stop at: New York’s Penn Station, Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station, Baltimore’s Penn Station and Washington’s Union Station. They are for off-peak travel, departing between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m., for one-way coach tickets.
Basics of the Deal
Provider/Route: Select Amtrak Northeast Corridor routes for travel between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m
You can book this cheap travel deal directly on Amtrak‘s Website.
Discounted Fares
Currently, the below fares are present on Amtrak’s Website (discounted fares may be for a limited time, and are subject to availability):
- Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station (PHL) and Washington’s Union Station (WAS) to Baltimore’s Penn Station (BAL) and BWI Marshall Airport (BWI), starting at $5.
- New York’s Penn Station (NYP) to Newark’s Penn Station (NWK)/Liberty International Airport (EWR), starting at $5.
- NYP to PHL, starting at $10.
- WAS and NYP to Wilmington, Delaware (DEL), starting at $10.
- PHL to WAS, starting at $10.
- NYP to BAL, starting at $15.
- WAS to NWK/EWR, starting at $15.
- NYP to WAS, starting at $20.
Award Travel
Amtrak has its own reward program, that is not transferable with major airline programs (but a few smaller programs). That being said, you can earn points on any travel point earning card, such as the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card with 2 points per dollar on all travel purchases (and currently a 75k point sign up bonus)
Final Thoughts
Not much to say, other than this is obviously a great cheap travel deal for those state hopping in the north east US. Will you be taking advantage of this deal and, if so, how? Let us know in the comments below!
