Although we have been talking about direct airport links with Amtrak, the Granddaddy of them all is at Newark, NJ Liberty Airport. Continental Airlines will provide one ticket service with Amtrak with connections at the Newark Airport to/from Philadelphia, Wilmington, New Haven and Stamford. Complete details are on the Continental Airlines - Amtrak page on Continental's website. You must ticket through Continental so make sure you check that link.
Even if you are not traveling to/from one of the designated stations, you can benefit from the alliance between the two carriers. Amtrak guests traveling on Metroliner or Acela between New York and Boston or Washington can earn Continental miles. Also, you can transfer miles between Amtrak's and Continental's programs. Finally, members of Continental's President Club can use Amtrak's ClubAcela lounge in New York.
As you may know, United Air Lines has finalized its purchase of Continental. As of the date of this post, the arrangement between United and Amtrak is unknown. We will keep you informed as information becomes available.
If you wish to use the Newark Airport area as a base for traveling in the Northeast, we recommend the
Marriott Newark International Airport Hotel located right on the airport's property. It has a free shuttle to each of the airport's terminals and the Amtrak station. There are two restaurants, a fitness center and an indoor/outdoor pool. The guest rooms have been recently renovated to include deluxe bedding and ergonomic furnishings.
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