Ardbert_The_Fallen t1_itwewcx wrote on October 26, 2022 at 8:11 PM

Reply to comment by GoGatorsMashedTaters in First time MBTA to BOS rider by PrincessFig

> 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 on October 26, 2022 at 8:18 PM

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 on October 26, 2022 at 9:35 PM

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 on October 28, 2022 at 2:35 AM

>5:35 Amtrak out of south station.

Is it never coming back??!

pvdcaveman t1_iu3sufe wrote on October 28, 2022 at 10:34 AM

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 on October 28, 2022 at 1:46 PM

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 on October 28, 2022 at 3:40 PM

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 on October 26, 2022 at 9:46 PM

I've seen tickets get down to $6 if you book far enough in advance!