Is there a cheaper train (than amtrak) that runs 2 union ststion,Washinton,dc from 30th street station,phila?

Question

Is there a cheaper train (than amtrak) that runs 2 union ststion,Washinton,dc from 30th street station,phila?

Answer 1

Try MARC

Answer 2

Indeed, Amtrak is the only commuter/passenger rail carrier that will reach such distances.  Others like MARC, SEPTA, and NJ Transit are all regional commuter carriers that usually provide services to just a local region/area.

Answer 3

SEPTA is a commuter rail service which goes as far as Newark, DE. There's about a 20 mile gap from Newark, DE to MARC train service in Perryville, MD. Amtrak would be cheaper than taking the two commuter trains and a taxi needed to travel the gap from Newark to Perryville.

Since Amtrak was created in 1971, all the other railroads exited the passenger train business.

Answer 4

Ignore the last answer.  MARC does not run to Philadelphia.

Amtrak is the only way.  The Regional service is cheaper than Acela.  Try that.