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Date: September 15, 2012
From: Washington Post
Savings
on Amtrak
By Becky Krystal
We
hate to sound cliche, but when it comes to train travel on Amtrak's Northeast
Regional corridor, the early bird really does get the worm -- or, rather, the
discount. If you book your tickets at least 14 days in advance, you'll get 25
percent off the lowest available fare. Sample prices include one-way fares
between New York and Washington for $49 and $35 for one-way fares between
Philadelphia and Washington. Depending on when you're traveling, savings may be
even greater than the advertised 25 percent. When we checked this week, late
September tickets to New York were going for $80 for dates less than two weeks
away. They dropped to $49 for dates more than two weeks away. Advance planning:
It pays off! For more information, visit www.amtrak.com.