Originally Posted by
BeantownFlyer
Since that is outside the Northeast corridor, which has all reserved trains, is this even an issue for you? Theoretically you can board without any ticket and buy on board can't you? Or am I confused...
Theoretically I could buy my train tickets the day I planned to board, but they're generally much more expensive as last-minute purchases--if they're available at all. Because service on that corridor is so limited, the trains routinely sell out around holiday weekends. I try to buy 4-6 months in advance.