As part of their annual Northeast Winter Sale Amtrack has announced a series of heavily discounted ticket prices for select journeys in the Northeast region, and my gosh these are some deals that Washingtonians are definitely going to want to capitalize on!
If you plan to book a trip before December 19th, 2023 through the Northeast for any dates between January 2nd and February 29th of 2024, then this sale is perfect for you and you could save big on Amtrak tickets. The perfect way to travel from Washington D.C. to other key cities in the Northeast like Philadelphia, New York City, or Boston, this downtown-to-downtown service is absolutely one of the most convenient ways to travel the Northeast corridor.
There are two different ticket options currently being offered, the Northeast Regional Coach, which is the standard option, and Acela Business Class, which is North America’s only high-speed train! While the Acela’s 150 MPH speeds don’t quite hold up to the proposed Northeast Maglev train, which would reach over 300 MPH, it happens to be one of the best options available at the moment.
Customers who opt for the Acela Business Class tickets would be able to reserve their preferred seats for their planned trips and can also expect to have some additional legroom that may not be as readily available compared to seats on the Northeast Regional Coach.
What deals are available for Washington D.C.?
Sample fares for the Northeast Winter Sale are as low as the following (NE Regional/ Acela):
- Washington D.C. to/from Philadelphia – $14/$39
- Washington D.C. to/from New York – $24/$56
- Washington D.C. to/from Richmond – $11/ No Acela available
- Washington D.C. to/from Norfolk – $24/ No Acela available
There are additional routes available for purchase, but to find a route that best fits your planned itinerary be sure to check the Amtrak website.