Amtrak Cuts Acela Express Fares

[AlanB]

Amtrak will sharply reduce Acela Express fares between Boston and New York beginning Monday, April 28, capping business class fares at $99 and cutting the fee to "step up" to first class to $50 or less.  Fares will be even lower for off-peak departures and for travel to intermediate destinations such as New Haven or Providence.  

The full press release from Amtrak can be found here.

Too bad they didn't do this two weeks sooner, as I could have saved money on my tickets to and from Boston. At least I'll get double points for my return trip.

 

[Superliner Diner]

Nobody will argue with the reduced fares, but I have to wonder how effective this move will be, since it's obvious that Amtrak is cutting back on some Acela Express runs with this upcoming new timetable, particularly on weekends. The more choices you have, the more likely you are to attract ridership.

 

[Steve4031]

Too bad they didn't do this two weeks sooner, as I could have saved money on my tickets to and from Boston. At least I'll get double points for my return trip.

I just got done paying 300 dollars for a Washington to New York round trip. I hope they put that towards better equipment in the midwest. Damn!!