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twunkscientist t1_ir3f3b0 wrote

If you can book 2-3 weeks in advance, Amtrak is only like $35 one way to Trenton NJ, a bit more for NY, a but less for Philly

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veloharris t1_ir3h1l3 wrote

The prices have skyrocketed lately.

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No-Lunch4249 t1_ir3mqbo wrote

Nah I don’t think so. Just checked and the prices are basically the same as ever. They charge more as more tickets on the train get sold, so if you book last minute you pay a premium, same as you would for a bus or airline.

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eatwearnest t1_ir3p7ov wrote

Ditto. You have to book two weeks out. DC to Philly on Amtrak usually runs $19 to $50 on the Northeast Regional. I go to Philly pretty regularly. Y’all must be booking the Acela train lol

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celj1234 t1_ir531gr wrote

But way earlier and you’ll get even cheaper

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NPRjunkieDC t1_ir3hfoq wrote

Yes. Sunday 25th $200 to Philly . A month earlier took Amtrak to Wilmington DE next door to Philly for $75

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Reasons2BCheerfulPt1 t1_ir4ji18 wrote

I do notice they raised the price to take your dog — for which they really don’t do anything than sell tickets for only a limited number of dogs, from $25-$35 or more. But I have not seen an increase in seat prices.

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