Take the train from Wilmington this holiday season with new Amtrak winter deals
The holiday season is already in full swing, and your family and friends may be bombarding shared group chats with last-minute holiday and travel plans at this very minute.
Or maybe you’re hoping to get some solo trips in this winter. Whatever the case may be, figuring out flight times and the best travel routes for road trips is a major headache we’re all familiar with, especially when it comes to shelling out the cash for travel costs.
If you’ve got some time in your travel itinerary to sit-back and enjoy scenic views or just prefer not to battle other drivers on regional roadways and stand in long airport lines, opting for a train ride to visit the in-laws or take the kids to see grandma this year could be the perfect option for you, and Amtrak has a new deal you may not want to miss.
Cheap train rides this winter
Not only does Amtrak eliminate the dreaded middle seat dilemma by offering two seats per row, but the company also allows you to travel in green style by producing 72% less carbon emissions than flying and 83% less carbon emissions than driving, according to Amtrak.
If that hasn’t convinced you, through Wednesday, Nov. 15, Amtrak is offering ultra-low fares for Coach and Acela business class tickets booked between Monday, Dec. 4, and Friday, March 15.
Examples of winter trips you can snag for cheap include:
Washington, D.C., to Baltimore for as low as $4 coach or $14 on Acela one way.
Providence, Rhode Island, to Baltimore for as low as $28 coach or $62 on Acela one way.
Washington, D.C., to New York City for $25 coach or $59 on Acela one way.
Boston to Baltimore for $28 coach or $62 on Acela one way.
Washington, D.C., to Boston for $29 coach or $62 on Acela one way.
The sale fares are not changeable and have a 50% cancellation fee. For passengers looking for changeable and refundable fares, Amtrak’s recently updated fare structure offers affordable flexible tickets.
To take advantage of the winter flash sale, visit Amtrak.com/WinterSale or use the Amtrak app.
Where you can travel to by train from Delaware
The Joseph R. Biden Jr. Railroad Station in Wilmington is an Amtrak location right here in Delaware that makes plenty of locations up and down the coast a no-hassle destination.
After renovations at the Joseph R Biden Jr. Railroad Station concluded in October, Wilmington’s train station is now more accessible for those with disabilities and features new stairways, escalators, walkway signage and more.
Trains that frequently pass through the Wilmington station include the Northeast Regional and the Acela, taking passengers through major cities like Washington, D.C.; Baltimore; Providence, Rhode Island; Boston and more.
Other passenger trains like the Carolinian can take you to one of 24 destinations located between New York City and Charlotte, North Carolina.
Newark is also home to another Amtrak station located at 10 Mopar Drive, frequently used by the Northeast Regional train.
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