There's never a time better than the present to take that long-ago planned fall trip with your beau or friend in tow, especially if you're looking to journey by train. Right now through September 30, you can snag buy-one-get-one-free tickets on all Acela and Northeast Regional trains from Boston to Virginia, on the Northeast Corridor. Amtrak's latest offer also includes a slew of cheaper-than-usual fares, including a $30 trip from Washington D.C. to Norfolk, Virginia; a $56 one from New York to Philadelphia; a $66 one from Baltimore to Boston and a $69 one from Washington, D.C. to New York.
To note: the deal only applies to travel taken between September 24 to December 12 and it excludes Friday and Sunday trips. For more details surrounding the promotion, check out Amtrak's official website right here.
Needless to say, the company is committed to providing passengers with a safe and responsible journey. To that intent, COVID-19-related guidelines on Amtrak trains include blocked-out middle seats, mandatory face coverings, limited bookings, enhanced cleaning procedures and a special air filtration system that refreshes the air on board every five minutes.
Ready to book your trip? If you don't have anything planned out yet and need some inspiration, we advise you consult our list of best places to see fall foliage across the United States and our exploration of the best campgrounds in the U.S. for fall foliage. You're bound to find an exciting new destination in no time.
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