Amtrak Issues Booking Advice To Travelers Ahead of Thanksgiving Rush
Summary
Amtrak is advising travelers to book Thanksgiving trips early as tickets sell quickly. The railroad is adding capacity on some Northeast routes and expanding Pennsylvanian service, while fares and available services vary by date and train.Key Facts
- Amtrak announced extra cars on selected Northeast Regional trains running November 20–30.
- Two extra round trips between Washington, D.C., and New York will operate on November 24–25 and November 28–29.
- Amtrak reported more than 1.2 million customer trips during the 2025 Thanksgiving period, nearly 6 percent more than in 2024.
- A second daily Pennsylvanian round trip between New York and Pittsburgh is scheduled to begin November 18, serving Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and other communities.
- From November 18, checked baggage and bicycle service on the Pennsylvanian will be available only on trains 42 and 45.
- Advertised one-way fares for November 26 include $155 from New York to Washington, $116 from New York to Boston, and $68 from New York to Philadelphia.
- Amtrak recommends arriving at least 30 minutes before departure and checking ticket conditions, baggage availability, and station services before traveling.
- Amtrak allows each traveler one personal item and two carry-on items, subject to size and weight limits.
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