2006 Amtrak Promotions and Discounts

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Sep 5, 2005, 5:02 pm

#16

SWG

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Quote:

Originally Posted by onenr

Is there a faq or site that has some information on these discount 'codes'.

Well, of course the thread you are currently reading is probably the best comprehensive resource out there for finding Amtrak codes!

Also, try the promos/specials page of Amtrak's website.
Or the 6x per year Amtrak "Arrive" magazine which is distributed on Amtrak Northeast trains (and possibly other trains?)
In addition, occasionally I have seen codes in AAA mailings that I receive as a member. Nothing good from them lately.

Sep 14, 2005, 1:39 pm

#17

SWG

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V651 50% off full-fare for a traveling companion on the same itinerary to/from Wilmington, Deleware. Avail. for travel until Dec 15, 2005. Regional trains only. Some blackout dates apply

Sep 18, 2005, 6:58 am

#18

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There is a double-point promotion for Acela and/or Metroliner travel between 09/12/05 and 12/31/05. Registration is required. It appears the double/triple point promo is happening very frequently, ie. like almost year round. Whenever one ends, another one is offered.

Sep 18, 2005, 9:10 am

#19

SWG

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I don't think V547 is working for New York anymore.

Instead use V754
50% off Amtrak companion ticket with purchase of one regular (full) adult, senior/disabled discounted rail fare ticket (to/from New York)
Valid for sale August 29, 2005 through December 11, 2005.
Good for travel September 1, 2005 through December 14, 2005.
Travel good on Regional service. Not valid on Metroliner or Acela service.
Reservations must be made at least three days prior to travel. Subject to availability.
The following blackout dates apply: September 2-5, 2005 and November 22-29, 2005.

Sep 19, 2005, 4:25 pm

#20

jeffsui

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V626 Still working!

I managed to get a v626 ticket from a quicktrak machine this weekend!

(NYP->WAS)

Sep 23, 2005, 5:27 pm

#21

undadacouch

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amtrak codes for southwestern chief route

does anyone have any current 2005 codes for this route?

Sep 23, 2005, 6:00 pm

#22

GoAmtrak

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Quote:

Originally Posted by undadacouch

does anyone have any current 2005 codes for this route?

The V648 free companion code works on this route. I wish the mod could please update the list with the info I had previously posted:

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoAmtrak

V648 is actually valid on all trains that serve Chicago, except for the Hoosier State.

Sep 27, 2005, 7:40 am

#23

nerd

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SWG

I can't get V754 to work, but there's another 50% companion discount:

Use Promotion Code V707

* 50% off companion fare for Empire Service Trains.
* Valid for travel through March 31, 2006.
* Travel thru NY state and to Montreal and Rutland VT.
* Three day advance reservation required.

Full T&C's

Sep 27, 2005, 5:51 pm

#24

help_p

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H459 code

Can we use H459 code for two Amtrak tickets although we are not high school students? Do they check after we get the tickets?

Thanks!

Sep 27, 2005, 8:03 pm

#25

Tracklet

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Quote:

Originally Posted by help_p

Can we use H459 code for two Amtrak tickets although we are not high school students? Do they check after we get the tickets?

This is what's printed on my tickets (for the conductor to see):

"One-Way Low Season Special Fare - No Stopovers, Valid Photo ID Required/Qualf (or Compn for the "free" ticket)
No Travel 27May thru 5Sep, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28Nov, 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, 31Dec05, 1, 2Jan06
Discount/Rfnd Fee May Apply, No Rfnd After 1st Tvl/Blkouts Aply"

Quite honestly, if you abide by the blackout dates above, no conductor will ever question you about your use of the discount code, since no mention of it appears on the ticket itself.

However, ticket agents at staffed stations will likely question you (after looking up the discount code in their reservations computer) if you pick up the tickets in person. You can avoid the ticket agent if you reserve online and pick up your tickets at the blue Quik-Trak machine or have them mailed to you.

Hope this helps!

Sep 27, 2005, 8:13 pm

#26

wildlifeben

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ByeByeDelta

Northwestern Routes

No current promotions.

Up in the Northwest, use code H515 to save 25% off ticket prices on Cascades trains, which run from Eugene, OR to Vancouver, BC. That code will work on trains through Nov. 15, except over the Labor Day weekend.

Thanks for providing this forum!!

Ben

Sep 28, 2005, 6:11 pm

#27

nerd

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Welcome to FlyerTalk, wildlifeben!

Sep 28, 2005, 8:09 pm

#28

edta450

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cervisiam

bought a NYC-PHI roundtrip ticket this weekend using the V626 code. (booked it over the phone with an agent).

printed on the ticket were these restrictions:
no travel 9A-659P F+Sun, 5 Sept, 10 Oct, all day 22 23 24 26 27 28 Nov, travel ok 4 Sep, 9 Oct

hope this helps people with using this discount code!

AFAIK, V626 works on ALL fare. Regional usually has two fare structure(cheaper one for period you very mentioned and more expensive one for 'peak' - weekend etc.) and that restriction is for the fare you bought, not for V626.

BTW, anybody get new code? September has almost gone...