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jessiyjazzy123 OP t1_iyeypsu wrote

Reply to comment by hpanna47 in How do I get to NYC by train the easiest? by jessiyjazzy123

So, is it like booking a plane ticket where the sooner you book it the cheaper it is? Again, I'm new to this and would like to frequently travel there.

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hpanna47 t1_iyez175 wrote

For metro north and CT rail you don't need to book in advance. Price will be the same as long as you don't buy the ticket on the train. You can use the station kiosks or buy it on the phone app. The CTrail etix app lets you buy both ct rail and metro north tickets

For amtrak, yes. The earlier you book, the cheaper it is.

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roadpupp t1_iyezgo5 wrote

Amtrak is cheaper further out. Driving to New Haven is how I would do it. Many options on Metro North to Grand Central or Amtrak to Penn Station. Metro North is cheapest and most frequent. Amtrak is quieter, cleaner and a bit faster. It really depends on where you’re going because Grand Central and Penn Station are on opposite sides of Midtown.

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jessiyjazzy123 OP t1_iyf0fzm wrote

Thanks! Not at all opposed to driving to the most cost efficient station. I actually use the New Haven Airport to fly back to NC because they have the best (most cost efficient) flights to my hometown. If driving about 30 minutes cuts it dramatically, I'm in!

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jessiyjazzy123 OP t1_iyf0mi6 wrote

From NC, I used to park in jersey city and take the train to NYC to minimize costs.

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