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Amtrak from NYC to Baltimore

GlowGirlGlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 10,729
edited February 2020 in Given To Fly (live)
For my fellow NYCers traveling to Baltimore I just got an Amtrak ticket from NY Penn to Baltimore Penn for $55. Haven’t booked my return yet, but that is a pretty good price for those of you considering taking the train. I am on the 11:05am on 3/28. If anyone else is heading down on that train let me know. Happy travels. 
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  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,123
    edited February 2020
    Think we are taking the train from Philly to Baltimore and back but not sure yet.  Might still drive.
    Up to NY I prefer to park in Newark or Secaucus and train over.


    Your pic makes me think Lebowski.

    "Ummyea, you know. Strikes and gutters, ups and downs."



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  • GlowGirlGlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 10,729
    edited February 2020
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Think we are taking the train from Philly to Baltimore and back but not sure yet.  Might still drive.
    Up to NY I prefer to park in Newark or Secaucus and train over.


    Your pic makes me think Lebowski.

    "Ummyea, you know. Strikes and gutters, ups and downs."



    Funny you should mention Lebowski. One of my good friends works with Lebowski Fest and my profile photo was taken at one of the Lebowski Fests at an old bowling alley in Queens, which I think has since been torn down. 
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  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,123
    The Dude.  Taking 'er easy for all us sinners.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • AKRounder85AKRounder85 Posts: 250
    As a former employee of Amtrak, I suggest booking early as the pricing is based on availability and will go up as the date approaches.
    2000- 9/1 Camden
    2003- 4/28 Philly, 7/5 Camden
    2005- 10/3 Philly
    2006- 5/27 Camden, 5/28 Camden, 6/3 East Rutherford
    2008- 6/19 Camden, 6/20 Camden
    2009- 10/29 Philly, 10/28 Philly, 10/30 Philly, 10/31 Philly
    2012- 9/2 Made In America
    2013- 10/21 Philly, 10/22 Philly
    2016- 4/28 Philly, 4/29 Philly
    Wishlist: Thumbing My Way, Black Red Yellow, Sleight of Hand
  • Lerxst1992Lerxst1992 Posts: 6,540
    AKRounder85 said:
    As a former employee of Amtrak, I suggest booking early as the pricing is based on availability and will go up as the date approaches.

    But if it’s sunny I want to drive and raining take the train. Does Amtrak offer long range forecasts?
  • AKRounder85AKRounder85 Posts: 250
    Lerxst1992 said:
    AKRounder85 said:
    As a former employee of Amtrak, I suggest booking early as the pricing is based on availability and will go up as the date approaches.

    But if it’s sunny I want to drive and raining take the train. Does Amtrak offer long range forecasts?
    You can book early and cancel coach/business (NE Regional) or business class/1st class (Acela) about an hour before departure if the weather is looking good and get full refund. If you have to book a different time you will be subject to current (higher prices)
    2000- 9/1 Camden
    2003- 4/28 Philly, 7/5 Camden
    2005- 10/3 Philly
    2006- 5/27 Camden, 5/28 Camden, 6/3 East Rutherford
    2008- 6/19 Camden, 6/20 Camden
    2009- 10/29 Philly, 10/28 Philly, 10/30 Philly, 10/31 Philly
    2012- 9/2 Made In America
    2013- 10/21 Philly, 10/22 Philly
    2016- 4/28 Philly, 4/29 Philly
    Wishlist: Thumbing My Way, Black Red Yellow, Sleight of Hand
  • mrussel1mrussel1 Posts: 29,424
    AKRounder85 said:
    Lerxst1992 said:
    AKRounder85 said:
    As a former employee of Amtrak, I suggest booking early as the pricing is based on availability and will go up as the date approaches.

    But if it’s sunny I want to drive and raining take the train. Does Amtrak offer long range forecasts?
    You can book early and cancel coach/business (NE Regional) or business class/1st class (Acela) about an hour before departure if the weather is looking good and get full refund. If you have to book a different time you will be subject to current (higher prices)
    Business class on Amtrak is so worth it.  I like taking the train up the NE.
  • GlowGirlGlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 10,729
    I looked at the Acela. It was $128 one way. Still a great price. I often take it from NYC to DC. But going to Baltimore is an hour closer and the time difference wasn’t that much. So I opted for the cheaper fare.  More money to spend at the show. 
  • AKRounder85AKRounder85 Posts: 250
    Enjoy it fellows. If I get a Baltimore ticket I'll drive from philly. If I get a MSG ticket, ill go the cheaper alternative to Amtrak and take a NJT train out of Trenton, NJ.

    But it's likely I'll have to catch them in the Fall.
    2000- 9/1 Camden
    2003- 4/28 Philly, 7/5 Camden
    2005- 10/3 Philly
    2006- 5/27 Camden, 5/28 Camden, 6/3 East Rutherford
    2008- 6/19 Camden, 6/20 Camden
    2009- 10/29 Philly, 10/28 Philly, 10/30 Philly, 10/31 Philly
    2012- 9/2 Made In America
    2013- 10/21 Philly, 10/22 Philly
    2016- 4/28 Philly, 4/29 Philly
    Wishlist: Thumbing My Way, Black Red Yellow, Sleight of Hand
  • Lerxst1992Lerxst1992 Posts: 6,540
    AKRounder85 said:
    Lerxst1992 said:
    AKRounder85 said:
    As a former employee of Amtrak, I suggest booking early as the pricing is based on availability and will go up as the date approaches.

    But if it’s sunny I want to drive and raining take the train. Does Amtrak offer long range forecasts?
    You can book early and cancel coach/business (NE Regional) or business class/1st class (Acela) about an hour before departure if the weather is looking good and get full refund. If you have to book a different time you will be subject to current (higher prices)

    Great info, thanks!
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