With airfare shooting through the roof after Spirit's demise and multiple TSA shutdowns, why chance airport hassles when you could just hop aboard a train, snag a window seat, and embrace an old-fashioned sense of adventure?
More travelers appear to be doing just that, especially for regional travel.
Nobody is happier than Amtrak, which is reaping the benefits while showcasing its slick new NextGen Acela trains, launched last year on the Northeast Corridor, with even more modern upgrades coming to numerous routes in the years ahead.
But today, we're focusing on just a steal-of-a-deal with one sticking out among the rest as 2 icons are easier to reach than ever before, as a single ticket only costs a bit more than your morning latte.
That’s right — just $16 gets you from Boston’s timeless streets to the “city that never sleeps,” New York City, now riding even higher as the new NBA champs.
Skip Traffic And TSA For Amtrak's Insane Summer Deal
Whenever you hear of someone booking a vacay in the Northeast, you likely don't hear of Baltimore or Philadelphia too often.
Chances are it's either Boston or the Big Apple, a pair of tourism stalwarts standing the test of time and only getting better with age — like me, if I do say so myself.
Despite their global popularity, it's safe to say tour operators aren't packaging the 2 cities together as they're too far away for worthwhile day trips.
When people need to make a trip between these icons, it's common to take the train, brave traffic, or jump on a puddle-jumper flight — but there's no need to do any of those except hop aboard the Northeast Corridor line to save some cold, hard cash.
With budget airlines no longer feeling so budget-y, this is a steal of a deal to pack in this duo for a weekend getaway or extended vacation the old-school way.
Departure/Arrival:
- Departure station: Boston South Station
- Arrival station: Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station, New York
Safety:
Both being some of the most storied mob-linked cities in American history, my how times have changed…
While you might read some crazy stories online on occasion, by and large, Boston and NYC are both safe for tourists, and backed 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 & New York Are Phenomenal Summer Destinations
Boston and New York don’t need gimmicks to justify a summer trip — they’re 2 of America’s most walkable, history-packed, food-loaded concrete jungles in the States.
With no shortage of attractions and a few months of nonstop sunshine, both indoor museums and outdoor parks are equally inviting.
Boston gives you the Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, harbor strolls, and North End eats that actually make summer in a major city feel manageable.
New York is the opposite kind of beast — louder, bigger, typically hotter, and impossible to fully conquer, but that’s all part of the draw, just like Tokyo.
Between Central Park, Broadway, rooftop bars, Coney Island, ferry rides, renowned museums, late-night food, subway people-watching, and neighborhoods that feel like their own separate trips, sensory overload is all but unavoidable.
But Wait, There's More!
Boston to New York is a blast and a half, but if jam-packed sidewalks and aforementioned sensory overload are just too much, there are a couple of other Amtrak bargains you can pounce on 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 couple of more gems for fewer crowds.
Rhode Island may be America’s smallest state, but it punches way above its weight with coastal charm, standout food, and even the country’s in Providence, backed by James Beard bragging rights.
For less than a gallon of gas these days, you can venture from Boston to Providence aboard Amtrak's Northeast Regional route for just $4.
But how about an even more unsuspecting coastal getaway?
Did you ever see Mystic Pizza in the 90s?
Well, it's a real place in Mystic, Connecticut, arguably 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 venture from Boston to Mystic also on Amtrak's Northeast Regional line.
In order to score any of these deals, including New York, travelers must book dates between Wednesday, July 8 and Sunday, August 30.
