Submitted by PrincessFig t3_ye00rr in providence
GoGatorsMashedTaters t1_itv6kdg wrote
Man, I take this all the time to go to BOS and back. It’s incredibly convenient, especially looking at the rest of the country’s options.
No safety concerns, but please pay attention to the stops and train schedule. Use the MBTA app. Don’t be the guy getting on a train that doesn’t go to your stop. You can pay on the app on your train.
Activate your ticket right before they come to collect. Sometimes they are understaffed or striking by not collecting, and you got yourself a free trip and you can save your digital ticket for later.
Always check the Amtrak schedule because the trips can get down to $9, and cheaper than the T. As you said though, that schedule is harder to line up.
Edit: edited for grammar
GoGatorsMashedTaters t1_itvdaim wrote
It can be a very pleasant trip when nothing is delayed. The operator’s accent over the PA usually gets a laugh or two out of me. Watch a tv show or get a chance to read that book you’ve been putting off.
Getting off at Back Bay is my favorite stop. Only because there are usually pigeons at the back of the Dunkin Donuts line inside.
Mehitobel t1_itwf0wm wrote
I always bring my knitting or embroidery with me. That’s an hour of uninterrupted crafting time.
YoPoppaCapa t1_itvlbm8 wrote
The occasional free ride is glorious.
kdex86 t1_itw5tc5 wrote
The "free rides" on the MBTA commuter rail are coming to an end soon: https://www.mbta.com/projects/commuter-rail-station-fare-gates
YoPoppaCapa t1_itwr1za wrote
Fuck that. Nearly $30 for a roundtrip is not affordable for public transit
riverlilyx t1_itxthgp wrote
Ruggles better not pull this shit
Ardbert_The_Fallen t1_itwewcx wrote
> Always check the Amtrak schedule because the trips can get down to $9
Where would this be posted? I was looking into traveling to and from on a Friday and it looks like it's about $25 per person round trip.
GoGatorsMashedTaters t1_itwg100 wrote
I’m sure you were at the right site, amtrak.com.
It may be flexible or last-minute pricing they do the day of the trip? I’m not sure. But since I don’t buy a MBTA/Amtrak ticket until I actually get on the train, I usually check the amtrak website for cheaper tickets the day/or a few hours before I’m getting ready to head to the train station. Believe it or not, there have been times where there is an amtrak regional line leaving around the same time as the MBTA, and at a cheaper price. I’d say it happens maybe 1/5 trips I take.
pvdcaveman t1_itwrtku wrote
Generally you’ll only get that kind of pricing at off peak times. If you can book out Amtrak a few weeks in advance, you’ll get the best price.
Source: been doing this commute for 10 years and still salty they got rid of the 5:35 Amtrak out of south station.
Redditor89171 t1_iu2obac wrote
>5:35 Amtrak out of south station.
Is it never coming back??!
pvdcaveman t1_iu3sufe wrote
I don’t know. But it’s made my commute a whole lot worse. How is there no providence express train?
I’m only going in 2-3 days a week now but I’ve either got yo leave work early to catch the pre-5:00 train or the 5:40 commuter rail which doesn’t get me back home until around 7:00.
Redditor89171 t1_iu4dfe9 wrote
I know, it's awful! I assumed it was cancelled bc of staffing issues and that it would come back at some point - it has messed up so many people's commutes :-(
Ardbert_The_Fallen t1_iu4tucg wrote
Ah, I was looking at the MBTA commuter rail specifically I think. So the Amtrak to Boston is actually cheaper at times? The MBTA looked like it was $24.50 round trip permanently, if it was during the week.
SweaterGoats t1_itwtg22 wrote
I've seen tickets get down to $6 if you book far enough in advance!
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