(Amtrak issued the following on November 19, 2009.)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak has extended its fare promotion on Northeast Regional service between Washington, DC, New York and Boston through March 31 making travel in the northeast even more affordable. The promotion, which offers up to 25 percent off the lowest published coach fare, offers fares as low as $49 each way between either Washington, DC and New York or New York and Boston.
“There’s nothing like traveling in the northeast during this time of year, and with Amtrak’s low fares, that shopping trip to New York can be even more affordable,” said Emmett Fremaux, Amtrak’s vice president of marketing and product development.
The discounted fares are available for purchase today for travel now through March 31, 2010. Reservations are required and must be made 14 days in advance of travel. Upgrades to Business Class for Coach tickets purchased at this promotional price are not available. Seats are limited and fares are not available on all trains. The fares are not available for travel on November 24-25, November 28-30, December 17-23, December 26-30, January 3-4, February 12, and February 15. Other restrictions may apply.
In addition to travel between Washington, DC and Boston, the 25 percent off fare promotion is also available on service south of Washington, DC to Newport News; on Amtrak’s Vermonter service between Springfield, Mass. and Washington, DC; on the Keystone service between Philadelphia and New York; and on the new Northeast Regional service between Lynchburg, Va., Washington, D.C. and points along the Northeast Corridor. There are no additional taxes or fees to Amtrak prices.
The fare promotion may be combined with Amtrak’s every day Kid’s Half Price fare for up to two children ages 2 to 15, when accompanied by an adult. Tickets purchased with the discount are non-refundable but exchangeable. These new low fares may not be combined with any discount other than the Kid’s Half Price fare.
About Amtrak
As the nation’s intercity passenger rail operator, Amtrak connects America in safer, greener and healthier ways. Last fiscal year (FY 2009), the railroad carried 27.2 million passengers, making it the second-best year in the company’s history. With 21,000 route miles in 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian provinces, Amtrak operates more than 300 trains each day — at speeds up to 150 mph — to more than 500 destinations. Amtrak also is the operator of choice for state-supported corridor services in 15 states and for four commuter rail agencies. Visit Amtrak.com or call 800-USA-RAIL for schedules, fares and more information.