Train Travel Deal for Families

Posted by Kelby Carr Jul 14, 2006

The Amtrak deal, called Share Fares, allows families as big as six people to save on rail fare. This would be great for families with several children (and kids adore train travel), other family members who want to get away together, or even a trip with a group of friends.

The downside is it doesn't include routes in the Northeast corridor regional routes like Washington to New York (what's up with that?) or the Empire corrider between New York and Albany. Another catch is that the next four passengers only get the discount off the full adult fare, which feasibly could be more than a sale children's fare. The offer lasts for a while, though, as it's good through December 11 to buy and December 14 to travel.