How to Close a Deal on Amtrak Tariffs
If you are comfortable with a long train journey during a pandemic, now is a good time to book your ticket: Amtrak offers flat fares on the Northeast Corridor , which in many cases is cheaper than train travel. bus. As part of the sale, you can book bus tickets for $ 19 and Acela Business Class for $ 39 on all available trains.
How the deal works
This is a limited sale, so you will have to book your tickets before the end of the day on Friday 25th March. The deal only applies to trips that run from March 30 to September 30, although no power outage days are specified at that time. period. You can search for rates on this sale page on the Amtrak website .
The Northeast Corridor includes stations in Virginia, Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston, and stops on these routes. Beyond travel and leisure , the sale extends to stops within the Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, Pennsylvania, Downeaster, Vermonter, Carolinian, Crescent, Palmetto, Silver Star and Silver Meteor train services. Acela Express offers high speed service during morning and afternoon rush hours between New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC and Boston.
Substantial travel recommended
Because travel increases your risk of contracting or spreading COVID, the CDC is asking you to postpone travel if you can. Be sure to check the state-specific travel recommendations for any restrictions on your intended destination. Amtrak has also introduced additional security measures:
- Reserved train bookings are limited to allow physical distance. Individuals traveling alone can use the space next to them for personal belongings.
- Amtrak deep-cleans and disinfects its trains before boarding, with additional cleaning en route to disinfect frequently touched toilets and surfaces.
- Protective plastic fences are installed at the station visitors’ counters and on the tabletops in the cafe cars.
- All Amtrak trains are equipped with on-board filtration systems with a fresh air exchange rate every four to five minutes.