It's no secret that travel has gotten very expensive recently. Between the cost-of-living crisis and tariffs, travelers are left scrambling for budget-friendly alternatives to get around. However, if you're looking for cheap train tickets, then this underrated discount initiative from Amtrak might be a cost-effective solution for getting around the East Coast.

Amtrak's Night Owl program is the late-night, low-cost option that runs across the Northeast Regional route, connecting major cities like Boston, NYC, and Washington, D.C. However, to unlock these Amtrak Night Owl fares, you need to travel on select overnight routes, running from 7 pm to 7 am. So, the question remains: is overnight Amtrak travel safe, and is it worth the savings you get from the Night Owl fares?

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