Amtrak from Philly to NYC

I%26#39;ve never ridden the train and would like to go from Philly to NYC in October using it. Most of the schedule says no luggage service. Can you take carry ons? Where are they put?

Do I need to purchase tickets ahead of time and have them mailed to me in Texas? Are schedules reliable so that I could return to Philly Sat. morning and fly home Sat. afternoon late?

Any other tips to make the trip pleasant? I am looking forward to a new adventure.

Amtrak from Philly to NYC

1%26gt; You can take carry-ons, there are racks overhead of your seats...

You should purchase tickets ahead of time to ensure availability at the time you want. You don%26#39;t need to have them mailed, there are kiosks at the station where you can print them out by swiping the CC you used to pay.

Budget allowing, if the cost differential is not too bad, splurge for business class. More comfy seats!

You can book Acela too, which is really nice, but I don%26#39;t think is worth the premium for a 2 hour trip.

Amtrak from Philly to NYC

I took the Amtrak train to NYC when I was in Philly a couple of weeks ago (my first time, too). I made my reservation on their website (different departure times cost different amounts...by comparing price and schedules, I was able to find the cheapest options that still fit my needs). Tickets ran approximately $45 to $125 each way. I presented my reservation confirmation at the station and got my tickets right before I left. It was all very easy. Ride was comfortable and took a little over an hour each way. Can%26#39;t wait to do it again next time I%26#39;m in Philly.

Used to commute on Amtrak from Philly to NY daily. Wanted to comment on the reliability of the schedule: for the most part Amtrak trains run pretty close to on time (within a few minutes); if there are delays due to equipment or rail problems they usually don%26#39;t last for more than 20 minutes to an hour. Sometimes weather wreaks havoc (snow, freezing temps or lots of rain) but October should be fine. There IS work going on on the northeast corridor tracks which may affect schedules somewhat--if you book on Amtrak%26#39;s website there should be info posted about this. Be aware that weekend service is not as frequent as weekday service. If you train back to Philadelphia in the morning (arriving before noon) you should be fine for a late afternoon departure from the airport. Since you%26#39;ll be arriving at 30th St., you can go straight from there to the airport on the R1 regional line.

Can I take a 28'; bag on the train?

here is the link to baggage carry on rules

www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer…

Just what I needed. Thank you.

Does the train have overhead compartments for bags or are those larger cases placed by your seat. Hard to imagine carrying something that large on to a train but I%26#39;m glad it can be done.

Thanks again.

If I recall correctly theres an area near the door of each car for larger luggage. I know there is in the Business Class cars, I am not 100% sure about coach.

I was in coach, and there was an overhead rack for bags.

I was reading the responses. I have a question. We bought ticked to take my son to Yankee stadium next week. I was alittle (well alot) naive about hotel expenses. My husband has since been laid off. Does anyone have an idea of the very cheapest yet safest way to come to NYC/Yankee Stadium from Ohio (we are driving). Should I stay in Jersey or in Philly? Any hotel suggestions, I am doing this broke and without previously traveled to either place. But what the heck, they are going to tear down the stadium and I want to give my husband and son this great memory. ANY HELP would be awesome.

runs4sons,

What%26#39;s your budget for accomodations?

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