Amtrak cutting rates for late Janaruy and much of February

Newsweek - Amtrak has announced it started its “Big City Savings” sale on January 5, 2026, slashing some selected fares by up to 30 percent.
What Is Amtrak’s Big City Savings Sale?

Amtrak has launched the limited-time sale—which started on January 5, 2026—by reducing the cost of adult coach class fares by up to 30 percent on trains running between Boston and Washington, D.C., including all cities served along the route.

Passengers must book their travel tickets by January 9 for journeys taking place from January 20 through February 12, 2026.

The discounts are only available for coach class tickets on Northeast Regional and other eligible trains operating along the corridor; Acela and NextGen Acela services are excluded from the sale.

Sample one-way fares include Boston to Providence for $20, Boston to New York City for $59, New York to Philadelphia for $36, and Washington, D.C. to Manhattan for $59, according to Amtrak's official announcement.

Amtrak also states that customers booking during the sale can also enroll in the free Amtrak Guest Rewards program, where they can earn points for all travel—including bonus points for business class and Acela first class bookings—that can be redeemed for reward trips, upgrades, and exclusive lounge access.