Reasons to Ride
There’s a unique charm about traveling by rail. But some of the greatest advantages of taking the train are surprisingly practical:
You travel in safety and comfort.
You save money and gas while helping the environment.
You can relax or get work done while you commute.
And you can avoid the pitfalls and stress of the highway.
The Keystone Service, running between New York City and Harrisburg by way of Philadelphia, provides frequent daily service, affordable fares, comfortable seating and many other amenities. Reserve a ticket now and find out how riding the train will make your commute easier, more enjoyable and more affordable.
We invite you to learn more about these benefits by exploring below.
More Convenience
Ever think you could enjoy—or even look forward to—your commute to and from work?
With record high gas prices, congested highways and high-stress driving conditions the answer is probably 'no.' But take a ride on Amtrak and you might change your mind about commuting, and start leaving your car at home...
Say goodbye to traffic jams, construction sites and other monsters of the road. Who needs that kind of stress to start the day? Ride the Keystone Service and arrive relaxed and ready.
Instead of fighting traffic, take a nap, read a book, or catch up on work while you commute. When you take the train, you’re likely to find that you get more done.
Put the maps away. There’s no need to worry about how you’ll get to where you going, because we take care of it all.
Catch an hourly train at one of 12 convenient locations between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.
Save Money
When you add up the price of gas, tolls and parking fees, driving can be an expensive way to travel. You may be surprised to see just how much money you can save while enjoying the comfort and convenience of train travel.
For example, lets say you are traveling from Philadelphia to Harrisburg, a trip of approximately 110 miles:
COST OF DRIVING:
Assuming the standard mileage reimbursement of $0.585 per mile, the cost of driving would be $64.76.
COST OF TAKING TRAIN:
The train fare for this same trip would total about $23, a savings of more than $41 just in one trip! And with Amtrak Guest Rewards®, weekly specials, and other passenger discounts, you can realize even more savings.
Save Gas
When you ride the train, you’re not just saving money—you’re saving gas too. And by saving gas, you’re helping the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimizing your carbon footprint.
Get More Done
On average, Americans spend more than 100 hours commuting to work each year.*
That’s two and a half work weeks—more time than many people have in a year to take vacation! If you feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done, consider traveling by rail as a way to use your time more efficiently.
When you drive to work, your commuting time is spent behind the wheel, burning gas and negotiating traffic. But if you take the train, you can use this time to get things done —whether it’s work, writing bills or any number of tasks that take time out of your day.
Then, when you get home, enjoy the extra time you have to spend with your family, relax, or do all the other things you enjoy.