How to get to amtrak station from Newark airport

[jis]

Amtrak North East Regionals are all reserved trains. So there is a possibility that you may not get a last minute ticket on a specific train. But there are many trains, and usually you'd be able to get on some train a little later. Of course on big holiday weekends all this goes out the window, and literally all trains may be sold out. So it is a good idea to get a ticket beforehand. If you see that you won't make the train you should call Amtrak and get the ticket modified to a train that you can make it to. A refundable ticket makes the chances of losing the money completely much less, but it costs more to buy.

 

[SwissMiss]

Amtrak North East Regionals are all reserved trains. So there is a possibility that you may not get a last minute ticket on a specific train. But there are many trains, and usually you'd be able to get on some train a little later. Of course on big holiday weekends all this goes out the window, and literally all trains may be sold out. So it is a good idea to get a ticket beforehand. If you see that you won't make the train you should call Amtrak and get the ticket modified to a train that you can make it to. A refundable ticket makes the chances of losing the money completely much less, but it costs more to buy.

That's very helpful - thanks!

Is it true that even if the trains are all reserved, that dones't always mean you get a seat? I have heard lots of stories about people having to stand for hours.

One last question - if I have to modify the ticket, it would be great to have the correct contact number saved on my phone - any idea what would be the best number to call?

Thanks again!

 

[jis]

Yes, it is true that there is a possibility that you may not get a seat. This is because the monthly ticket holders who can travel on any train are not accounted for in the seat count.

1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245)

If you have a smartphone consider downloading and activating the Amtrak App. Get yourself an account. Sometimes doing things by phone may involve inordinate amount of hold time specially on busy travel days. Much easier to get things done via the App. I will add though that I am not sure what, if any restrictions may be there for people who are not US residents to use such. A call to Amtrak to figure that out for sure is recommended.

Anyway here is the web link for that: http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?c=Page&pagename=am%2FLayout&cid=1241267371716

For International Visitors info you may wish to start here: http://www.amtrak.com/international-visitorsif you have not already done so.

 

[SwissMiss]

Yes, it is true that there is a possibility that you may not get a seat. This is because the monthly ticket holders who can travel on any train are not accounted for in the seat count.

1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245)

If you have a smartphone consider downloading and activating the Amtrak App. Get yourself an account. Sometimes doing things by phone may involve inordinate amount of hold time specially on busy travel days. Much easier to get things done via the App. I will add though that I am not sure what, if any restrictions may be there for people who are not US residents to use such. A call to Amtrak to figure that out for sure is recommended.

Anyway here is the web link for that: http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?c=Page&pagename=am%2FLayout&cid=1241267371716

For International Visitors info you may wish to start here: http://www.amtrak.com/international-visitorsif you have not already done so.

Thanks again very much!

I have a US SIM card and phone for when I am stateside, so I will get the app downloaded right away - thanks for that!

Best regards from sunny Switzerland!

 

[jis]

You're most welcome

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[SwissMiss]

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