September was a relatively low-key travel month: Nick and I went to visit my parents in New Hampshire, and I needed to make a last minute trip home at the end of the month. Nothing fancy or exotic (or cheap!).
| Date | Item | Points Used (Cash Saved) | Cash Used |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1 | 2x Amtrak tickets, NYP-BOS | — | $76.00 |
| 9/1 | 2x Concord Coach tickets, BOS-CON | — | $30.00 |
| 9/5 | 2x Concord Coach tickets, CON-BOS | — | $30.00 |
| 9/5 | 2x Amtrak Acela tickets, BOS-NYP | — | $207.00 |
| 9/29 | 1x Amtrak ticket, NYP-BOS | — | $125.00 |
| 9/29 | 1x Concord Coach ticket, BOS-CON | — | $15.00 |
| TOTAL | — | $483.00 |
In sum, we used no points towards travel expenses (womp womp, we’ll need to try harder next time!), and spend $483 on five train tickets and five bus tickets. Average train ticket price? $81.60. Not terrible, but not great. The last minute trip at the end of the month definitely drove up the price, as the NYP-BOS-NYP trip can usually be done for under $100.
A Point Earned 
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