NEWS RELEASE – September 17, 2024
Plan a trip and save while exploring cities in the Commonwealth
WASHINGTON & RICHMOND – Amtrak is now offering at least 25% off Flex Fare prices for travel between Newport News, Va., and Washington, D.C., which includes Alexandria, Quantico, Fredericksburg, Ashland, Richmond, and Williamsburg. Whether it’s to cheer on a favorite sports team, connect with family and friends, or sightsee beautiful foliage, customers can save more and experience everything the Commonwealth has to offer this fall. The sale is for travel in Coach Class between Thursday, Sept. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, when booking now through Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.
Amtrak Virginia offers customers the ease of travel to and from city centers, free Wi-Fi and the ability to travel with small pets. Guests can also enjoy wide, comfortable, and reclining seats with plenty of legroom, and large picture windows while decreasing their greenhouse gas emissions by up to 83% compared to driving and 72% compared to flying. Cafe Service is available to purchase meals, snacks and beverages, including a Virginia-based craft beer, Brewski, for only $8.
Customers traveling to and from Newport News via Amtrak Virginia can experience the Newport News Transportation Center, a brand-new multimodal facility located at 500-B Bland Blvd. The center also offers a transfer point for Amtrak Thruway Bus Service, extending travel to Norfolk and Virginia Beach, taxi service, and shuttles to and from the Newport News-Williamsburg Airport.
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority supports Amtrak Virginia service that operates along four corridors from Norfolk, Richmond, Newport News, and Roanoke to Washington, D.C., and continues to Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and other popular Northeast cities.
This offer can be combined with Amtrak’s everyday discounts. Restrictions apply. To see full details and book, visit Amtrak.com/Newport-News-Sale.
About Amtrak®
For more than 50 years, Amtrak has connected America and modernized train travel. Offering a safe, environmentally efficient way to reach more than 500 destinations across 46 states and parts of Canada, Amtrak provides travelers with an experience that sets a new standard. Book travel, check train status, access your eTicket and more through the Amtrak app. Learn more at Amtrak.com and connect with us on X, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
About Virginia Passenger Rail Authority
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority was established in 2020 to promote, sustain, and expand the availability of passenger and commuter rail service in the Commonwealth. VPRA is committed to delivering and expanding its state-supported Amtrak Virginia passenger rail service. The Commonwealth of Virginia first launched state-supported service in 2009 with one roundtrip between Washington, D.C., and Lynchburg, Va. Since that time, Virginia’s state-supported passenger rail service has grown to include eight roundtrips daily with stops at 17 stations along four corridors. For more information, please visit vapassengerrailauthority.org.
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