If you consider yourself a night owl, we have some incredible news for your next weekend getaway.
Amtrak has expanded its popular “Night Owl Fares”—offering ultra-low ticket prices on off-hour trains, similar to a classic red-eye flight. While these discounted trains used to run strictly between 7 pm and 5 am, Amtrak has stretched those hours. You can now score these deals on departures between 6 pm and 8 am.
Even better: one-way tickets start at just $10, and the program has officially expanded to include all cities along the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C. and Boston.
Here’s what you can expect from station to station.
Sample One-Way Coach Sale Fares in Each Direction
Whether you’re planning a quick day trip or a weekend getaway, these low-cost routes are hard to beat:
- Philadelphia to Baltimore/BWI: $10
- New York, NY to Philadelphia: $10
- Philadelphia to Washington, DC: $10
- New Haven to Boston: $15
- New York, NY to Baltimore/BWI: $20
- Boston to New York, NY: $20
- New York, NY to Washington, DC: $20
- Boston to Philadelphia: $25
- New Haven to Washington, DC: $25
- Washington, DC to Boston: $30
Note: These prices are subject to availability and apply exclusively to Coach class on select departures.
What to Expect Onboard
Just because you are paying budget prices doesn’t mean you get budget service.
These tickets afford you the exact same great Amtrak Coach service as any full-price trip—just with a lower price point earlier or later in the day. Onboard, passengers can expect:
- Extra Roomy Seats: Large, comfortable leather seats with plenty of space to stretch out or curl up
- No Middle Seats: You’ll always have either a window or an aisle
- Free Tech Perks: Complimentary Wi-Fi and individual power outlets at your seat to keep your devices charged
- Generous Baggage Limits: Bring up to three bags completely free of charge (one personal item and two carry-ons)
- Zero Airport Stress: Enjoy easy downtown-to-downtown service. Arrive at the station just minutes—not hours—before departure for stress-free boarding
- Peace and Quiet: You have the option to sit in a designated Quiet Car if you’re looking to catch up on some sleep along the way
You can search and book these Night Owl Fares directly on the Amtrak website.
And if you haven’t been on a train recently, don’t forget: after 40+ years, this once-in-a-generation Amtrak overhaul is changing how New Yorkers travel–with high-tech upgrades, 800+ new railcars, and modern cabins.