This Amtrak sale is offering really cheap train tickets from Boston to Manhattan

Amtrak’s latest fare promotion could change the way Bostonians think about winter travel up and down the East Coast this year. The railroad just launched its "Big City Savings" sale, a limited-time offer that knocks up to 30 percent off regularly priced coach fares on trains between Boston and Washington, D.C., opening up cheaper opportunities to explore cities like Providence, New Haven, New York, Philadelphia and beyond.

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Of course, a deal this good is short-lived: you only have until January 9 to reserve your tickets for travel between January 20 and February 12, so this is the time for quick decisions and spontaneity.

For anyone who’s always craving a reason to ride the rails to New York City for a day of great food and a Broadway matinee or escape to Philadelphia for a Philly cheesesteak, the "Big City Savings" sale makes those plans a lot more realistic and affordable. Just keep in mind that the discounts are only for seats in coach and subject to availability, so the best prices will disappear fast. 

The Northeast Corridor is one of the busiest and most strategic rail routes in the country, linking major metropolitan centers in quick succession and offering downtown-to-downtown travel without the hassle of out-of-the-way airports. For Bostonians, that means hopping on Amtrak from South Station or Back Bay and being in New York in a few hours, or continuing further south to Philadelphia or even Washington in a single day. Winter travel can often be fraught with delays and high costs, but train travel (especially at these prices) provides a slower, scenic alternative—with a cafe that serves alcohol!

Booking is straightforward through Amtrak’s website or app, where sale prices are displayed alongside fare options during the reservation process. The sale applies to Northeast Regional and similar services along the Boston-to-Washington route, though it generally excludes premium Acela service.

For Boston locals looking to scratch that winter travel itch without airport delays or overspending, this promotion might be just the ticket to somewhere new.