Get on two stations early onto same train?
Sep 12, 2014, 2:40 am
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Get on two stations early onto same train?
So here is a unique question for you.
I purchase a ticket on the vermonter from New York Penn. I noticed that on sat and sun the train i will be on actually stops in Metropark. I will be in central NJ the morning im getting on board.
What will happen if I board the train two stations early? I already got a ticket at a lower price than its selling for now.
I purchase a ticket on the vermonter from New York Penn. I noticed that on sat and sun the train i will be on actually stops in Metropark. I will be in central NJ the morning im getting on board.
What will happen if I board the train two stations early? I already got a ticket at a lower price than its selling for now.
Sep 12, 2014, 5:47 am
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You could always leave early and take NJ Transit from MET to NYP and catch the Vermonter there as planned.
You could always leave early and take NJ Transit from MET to NYP and catch the Vermonter there as planned.
Sep 12, 2014, 6:03 am
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If the conductor is doing his/her job, you will be required to pay full (current) price for the ticket from Metropark to NYP. Compare that to the amount you'd be paying to amend your current ticket legitimately and make your choice accordingly.
Outside of weekday rush hours, Metropark is not a station that gets a lot of new passengers. It's unlikely the conductor will not notice you getting on.
Outside of weekday rush hours, Metropark is not a station that gets a lot of new passengers. It's unlikely the conductor will not notice you getting on.
Sep 13, 2014, 12:57 pm
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Buy a separate Amtrak ticket for MET-NYP on the same train and hand over both when you board. You don't get hit with rebooking the bulk of your trip at a higher fare bucket. You'll get extra points too.
Or take NJT for about $10 and 45 minutes. There should be a train at least every 30 minutes during the week.
Or take NJT for about $10 and 45 minutes. There should be a train at least every 30 minutes during the week.
Sep 13, 2014, 1:27 pm
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Nope, no extra points. One will only get points for the first ticket to post; the second ticket for the same train does not earn points.