Winter is steadily approaching as the Rockefeller Christmas Tree arrives in NYC this weekend and tons of the city’s holiday markets have already opened. And though Christmas in New York is quite the magical affair, sometimes you need a little escape from the hordes of tourists and packed NYC streets during this time. Thanks to Amtrak‘s Winter Travel Flash Sale, you get up to 40% off on one-way fares from New York to destinations across the country.
Of course, there are a few stipulations to maximize on these savings. Travelers must book their rides now through Thursday, November 14, 2024 for travel dates between Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, and Saturday, March 15, 2025 for departure trips on Monday through Thursday and Saturdays. Be mindful that various black out dates exist.
“Discounts offered during the National Winter Travel Flash Sale provide guests the opportunity to take convenient, comfortable and more sustainable trips between the biggest cities in the country — New York City, Washington, DC, Philadelphia and Boston — aboard the Acela or experience some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes on other trains to Chicago, Los Angeles or Dallas,” said Amtrak Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Eliot Hamlisch.
Sample one-way fares include:
- New York to Boston – starting at $34 each way (Coach Class); starting as low as $72 each way (Acela Business Class)
- New York to Baltimore – starting at $31 each way (Coach Class); starting as low as $81 each way (Acela Business Class)
- New York to Washington D.C. – starting at $34 each way (Coach Class); starting as low as $85 each way (Acela Business Class)
- New York to Chicago – starting at $61 each way (Coach Class)
- New York to New Orleans – starting at $94 each way (Coach Class)
- New York to Savannah – starting at $67 each way (Coach Class)
Can’t choose between Coach or Business Class? Amtrak’s Coach Class offers spacious seats that recline, large windows and no middle seats. However, if you want an upgraded experience, you can select Business Class. Business Class passengers have reserved seats, free WiFi, and access to the new Cafe Acela menu.
You can book your fares on Amtrak.com or through the app.