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With airline tickets through the roof following the demise of Spirit and multiple TSA closures, why risk trouble at the airport when you could just hop aboard a train, snag a window seat and embrace an old-fashioned sense of adventure?
It seems like more and more travelers are doing just that, especially when it comes to regional travel.
No one is happier than Amtrak, which is reaping the rewards while showcasing its slick novelty Next generation Acela trains, which launched on the Northeast Corridor last year, and will see even more modern upgrades on many routes in the coming years.
But today we’ll focus on just a steal-of-a-deal, where one stands above the rest because two icons are easier to get to than ever before. single ticket only costs a little more than your morning latte.
That’s right – only $16 takes you from the timeless streets of Boston to the ‘city that never sleeps’, New York City, now ranked even higher as the new NBA champions.
Skip traffic and TSA for Amtrak’s insane summer deal
When you hear of someone booking a vacation in the Northeast, you probably don’t hear about Baltimore or Philadelphia very often.
Chances are it’s Boston or the Big Apple, a few loyal tourists who have stood the test of time and only get better with age – like me, if I say so myself.
Despite their worldwide popularity, it’s safe to say that tour operators don’t merge the two cities as they are too far away for worthwhile day trips.
When people need to make a journey between these icons, it’s common to take a train, brave the traffic or hop on a puddle jumper flight – but that’s not necessary, except aboard the Northeast corridor line to save some cold, hard cash.
With budget airlines no longer feeling so budget-friendly, packing this duo for a weekend getaway or a longer vacation the old-fashioned way is a bargain.
Departure/arrival:
- Departure station: Boston South Station
- Arrival station: Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station, New York
Safety:
Both are some of the most legendary mafia towns in American history, how times have changed…
Although you occasionally read crazy stories online, Boston and NYC are both generally safe for tourists and are supported by our real-time safety index.
Boston, with a current score of 92/100:
New York City, with a current score of 82/100:
Why Boston and New York are phenomenal summer destinations
Boston and New York don’t need any gimmicks to justify a summer vacation; they are two of America’s most walkable, history-filled and nutrient-rich concrete jungles in the United States.
With no shortage of attractions and a few months of non-stop sunshine, both indoor museums and outdoor parks are equally inviting.
Boston offers you the Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, harbor walks, and North End eateries that make summer in a big city feel manageable.
New York is the opposite kind of beast: louder, bigger, typically hotter and impossible to completely conquer, but that’s all part of the appeal, just like Tokyo.
Between Central Park, Broadway, rooftop bars, Coney Island, ferry rides, renowned museums, late night dining, people watching on the subway, and neighborhoods that feel like their own journeys, sensory overload is pretty much inevitable.
But wait, there’s more!
Boston to New York is one and a half, but if crowded sidewalks and the aforementioned sensory overload are just too much, there are a few other Amtrak bargains you can get that are even cheaper!
Boston is Amtrak’s hotbed for savings this summer, as a local report revealed not only the Boston-NYC route, but a few gems for less crowds.
Rhode Island may be America’s smallest state, but it punches above its weight with its coastal charm, standout food, and even the best cuisine in the country. in Providence, backed by the bragging rights of James Beard.
Nowadays you can travel from Boston to Providence aboard Amtrak’s for less than a gallon of gas Northeast Regional route for just $4.
But how about an even more unsuspecting getaway on the coast?
Have you ever seen Mystical pizza in the 90s?
Well, it’s a real place in Mystic, Connecticut, perhaps the state’s only summer hotspot, which is why they’re demanding a new airport since Hartford is, well, the most enticing for a sunny vacation.
For just $4 more than Providence, travelers can also travel from Boston to Mystic on Amtrak Northeast Regional line.
To score any of these deals, including New York, travelers will need to book dates in between Wednesday July 8 and Sunday August 30.
