Does Amtrak offer airline discounts?
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Does Amtrak offer airline discounts?
Didn't know where else to post. For those in the NE corridor (and who are based in NYC or BOS) this could help.
I don't think that any Amtrak discount applies, but if anyone knows differently, I appreciate it.
Thanks
I don't think that any Amtrak discount applies, but if anyone knows differently, I appreciate it.
Thanks
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A one way on Amtrak is pretty cheap from BOS-NYC. I used the midnight train once for an early show in LGA when I got my show time too late to hop a flight. I thought I might sleep a little on the ride, but stopping every so often was not very re****l.
A better option might be the bus. There are now several bus services going between South Station in BOS and Penn Sta. or Chinatown in NYC. Fares are in the $10 - $20 range one way. Some offer on board wi-fi, and other such ammenities, with trip times around 4 hours. Fung-wah has a bad rep after a couple accidents. Lucky Star and Megabus are two names I remember. There are several others.
The Globe had an article recently, yeah here it is... (thanks google)
Rediscovering the bus - The Boston Globe
Of course you have to get from Penn Station to the airport, which can take just as long or cost twice as much as getting to NY from Boston.
A better option might be the bus. There are now several bus services going between South Station in BOS and Penn Sta. or Chinatown in NYC. Fares are in the $10 - $20 range one way. Some offer on board wi-fi, and other such ammenities, with trip times around 4 hours. Fung-wah has a bad rep after a couple accidents. Lucky Star and Megabus are two names I remember. There are several others.
The Globe had an article recently, yeah here it is... (thanks google)
Rediscovering the bus - The Boston Globe
Of course you have to get from Penn Station to the airport, which can take just as long or cost twice as much as getting to NY from Boston.