Save Up to 30% on Northeast Travel with Amtrak’s ‘Big City Savings Sale’

For just one week, customers can spend less and experience adventure and relaxation in big cities and charming towns

WASHINGTON – Make the most of summer with Amtrak’s Big City Savings Sale. For a limited time, customers can save up to 30% on rail travel throughout the Northeast, making a compelling case to get away with friends and family as summer winds down. Amtrak’s sale is especially notable as we celebrate America’s 250^th anniversary, highlighting so many places to see and enjoy in our great country. Whether heading to Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore or Washington, D.C., customers can skip the traffic and enjoy a comfortable ride with spacious seating, scenic views and convenient downtown-to-downtown service.

🏷 Offer: Enjoy up to 30% off regular-priced fares on Acela Business Class and Coach fares on Northeast Regional and other eligible trains operating between Boston and Washington, D.C.

📆 When: Available for tickets booked from Thursday, July 9 through Wednesday, July 15, 2026

🚅 For Travel: Between Saturday, August 1 and Wednesday, September 30, 2026

🎟 Type: Acela Business Class, Northeast Regional Coach, as well as Coach Class on other eligible trains operating between Boston and Washington, D.C.

🚆 Why Choose Rail? Amtrak offers a comfortable and convenient way to travel, with spacious accommodations featuring wide reclining seats, ample legroom, no middle seats, and picturesque windows to see some of the best views this country has to offer. Travelers booking during the sale can explore the vibrant cities and charming towns of the Northeast without being stuck in traffic.

🎉Earn More and Make Your Trip More Valuable: Joining Amtrak Guest Rewards is free, and upon enrollment, members can immediately start earning points toward Amtrak reward travel and other exciting redemption options. Members earn points on every dollar spent on Amtrak travel, plus bonuses for Business Class travel and Acela First Class travel. Members can book reward travel to experience Amtrak Across America with popular city pairs available for as few as 400 points. Join today.

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🗨 As Heard Here: “Summer travel should be fun, affordable, and relaxing — and that’s exactly what the ‘Big City Savings Sale’ delivers,” said Amtrak Vice President, Digital & Brand Management Jessica Davidson. “Nothing beats a Northeast summer, so whether you’re catching a show, a game, or just want to explore a new place, it’s the perfect time to take it all in, and enjoy great savings.”

🔍 Details:  This sale is valid only for fares on Acela Business, Northeast Regional Coach, and Coach Class on most trains stopping at popular Northeast cities. Availability is limited and blackout dates apply. For full terms and conditions on Amtrak’s Big City Savings Sale and to make a reservation, visit amtrak.com/big-city-savings. Customers can also book using the Amtrak app.