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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 5:23 am
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AlanB
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Originally Posted by PhilaBurbTom
There are a couple of AMTRAK trains that accept VRE tickets to Fredricksburg with a $2 "step up" surcharge. After you add the additional AMTRAK fare from Fredricksburg to Richmond even with a 10% discount you are north of $30. Ithought the commuter line would be cheaper. I guess not.
It's worse than you thought, since the step up fare went from $2 to $10 this past July.

Additionally you must have a valid VRE monthly pass, VRE 10 trip ticket, or a VRE 5 day ticket to do the step up. You cannot do it with a single ride ticket.

Finally you must first buy a "step-up" ticket before you board the Amtrak train. The Amtrak conductor is not allowed to sell you the ticket.
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