Amtrak summer promotion: Save 25% on Northeast travel

Following its general summer promotion, Amtrak is offering discounted fares for Northeast riders traveling through Labor Day.

One-way fares begin at $15 for standard coach and $49 for business class when booked by June 20.

Tickets are reduced by at least 25% from their usual prices.

Offer details

Carrier: Amtrak

Routes: Available throughout the Amtrak network

How to book: Directly through Amtrak

Travel dates: From June 28 to September 2

Book by: Anytime before June 20

No promo code is necessary, and there are no blackout dates — the sale includes travel discounts for both the Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends.

The one-way fares listed below were accurate at the time of publication. Availability is not guaranteed at the time of booking.

• Boston to Providence: Starting at $15 for coach and $49 for business class
• Baltimore to New York City: Starting at $39 for coach and $85 for business class
• Boston to New York: Starting at $42 for coach and $75 for business class
• New Haven, CT to Boston: Starting at $30 for coach and $72 for business class
• Philadelphia to New York City: Starting at $26 for coach and $63 for business class
• Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.: Starting at $27 for coach and $65 for business class
• Washington, D.C. to New York: Starting at $42 for coach and $90 for business class

Based on a test search for this article, you may even find one-way fares lower than the listed prices. For instance, a round-trip from New York to Philadelphia over the July 4th holiday is available for $118, with a discounted coach seat on the way there and a discounted business-class Acela seat on the return.

This promotion offers a minimum of 25% off discounted fares, marked with a green sale tag at the top. Be sure to review the fare terms and conditions, as all sale fares are non-refundable and incur a 50% cancellation fee.

Acela trains are the only ones offering business-class seating, which is known for its speed and added legroom for a more comfortable journey.

Sale fares cannot be redeemed using Amtrak Guest Rewards points.

Get the most out of your purchase

When booking this offer, consider using a credit card that earns bonus points on travel, such as:

• Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card: 2 miles for every dollar spent on general purchases
• Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: 2 points for each dollar spent on travel purchases
• American Express® Green Card: 3 points for every dollar spent on travel
• Amtrak Guest Rewards® Mastercard®: 2 points for every dollar spent on Amtrak purchases
• Amtrak Guest Rewards® Preferred Mastercard®: 3 points for every dollar spent on Amtrak purchases

The details for the Amex Green, Amtrak, and Amtrak Preferred cards were independently sourced by Dinogo. The card information provided here has not been verified or endorsed by the card issuer.

Key takeaway

This sale is perfect for booking last-minute summer travel along the Northeast Corridor, stretching from Washington to New York City, with both coach and business-class options available.