Welcome to the 2009 Amtrak discount codes and promotions thread! If you are looking for a discount please read the information below. Discounts are organized by region for quick reference. If nothing is listed for your route, check the national promotions section for nationwide discounts.
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Train Status Statistics
Use the following site to track up to four weeks of a particular train's on-time performance at a particular station. Very useful tool to guesstimate how your train will run.
Disclaimer! - Use these codes at your own risk. Many are targeted for specific people/organizations which may require proof of eligibility when booking or picking tickets up. Conductors may also verify eligibility onboard the train.
Additional ResourceRailServe also maintains a good list of promotions and discount codes. Utilize both resources to find the best deals for you.
General Terms and Blackouts: Most discounts require a three day advance purchase. Sleeper accommodations, Auto Train, weekday Acela Express service and non-Amtrak operated Thruway services are typically excluded as well. Check with Amtrak for specific terms and conditions before booking.
Most promotions and discounts are not applicable during high-demand periods.
2009 Blackout Dates: November 24-25; November 28-30 2010 Blackout Dates: January 2-3; February 12, 15
National Promotions
Seniors - 15% off
Amtrak travelers 62 years of age and over receive a 15% discount on the applicable adult rail fare on most Amtrak trains.
Student Advantage - 15% off
College students can purchase the Student Advantage cards to receive discounts at hundreds of retailers, including a 15% discount on Amtrak travel and Amtrak Express shipping. Amtrak reservations must be made at least three days in advance to receive discount. http://www.studentadvantage.com/disc...rd/pjp?id=9191
International Student Identification Card - 15% off
Students holding an International Student Identification Card will receive 15% off the rail fare on most routes. Must present ISIC and school ID card to qualify for discount. Excludes weekday Acela Express services and connecting non-Amtrak operated services. Reservations must be made at least three days in advance. Visit http://www.myisic.com/
AAA - 10% off
American Automobile Association members save 10% off adult rail fares. Three day advance reservation required.
Military Discount - 10% off
Active duty US military personnel, along with their spouses and their dependents, are eligible to receive a 10% discount off most Amtrak rail fares in the US, including travel on the Auto Train.
Weekly Specials and Hot Deals
Amtrak posts special, online-only rail fares each week. Fares are typically good for travel to/from any two stations located between the listed origin and destination stations. Fares are always listed for one-way travel only. The Hot Deals page lists other promotions underway.
91409 - Fall Double Points!
Travel between September 14, 2009 and December 19, 2009 and earn double Guest Rewards points on all tickets. Registration is required.
Northeast Routes
25% Off - Save on Northeast Regional travel
Through December 16, Northeast Regional service is discounted up to 25% off regular fares for tickets purchased 14 days in advance. No discount code is required. Must select the Adult ticket type with no promotion code to receive the discounted fare when booking.
V221 - 20% off to/from Massachusetts
Take 20% off the best available adult railfare traveling on Northeast Regional, Downeaster and Lake Shore Limited trains. valid for sale January 2 through December 12, 2009 and for travel through December 15, 2009. Advance purchase and blackout dates apply. Tickets must be purchased by telephone. Travel on Lake Shore Limited only valid between Albany, NY and Boston, MA. Thanks thenewbie!
Southern Routes
No promotions currently known. Please contribute by posting discount code information in this thread!
Midwestern Routes
No promotions currently known. Please contribute by posting discount code information in this thread!
Western Long Haul Routes
Save 10% on the Empire Builder
Book a room at the Glacier Park Lodge and receive 10% off the Empire Builder railfare when booked together through the Glacier Park reservation line. Special will end without notice and will no longer be available once the web page is pulled. Thanks Rad456!
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Thanks for the new list BBD , but you may want to change the exclusion dates.
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The following dates of travel are excluded from the offers below unless otherwise stated: December 14, 2007 - January 2, 2008; January 18-21, 2008; February 15-18, 2008; March 20-24, 2008.
Amtrak Offers Special Companion Fare during George Eastman House "Trains" Photography Exhibit in Rochester, NY
Through Jan. 25, 2009, Amtrak is offering a special companion discount of 50 percent off for travel to and from Rochester, N.Y. during the "Trains" Photography Exhibit at George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film in Rochester.
Passengers purchasing one ticket at full price for travel on Amtrak's Empire Service, Maple Leaf and Lake Shore Limited to Rochester, New York, may purchase a ticket for a traveling companion for half off the full fare.
Headlining the exhibition, which spans three centuries of train photography, will be the best work of O. Winston Link, famous for his wonderfully evocative night photos of steam locomotives. Complimenting the Link exhibit is "Tracks," a survey of more than 80 railroad images from the Eastman House Collection, covering more than 160 years of photographic history as well as a contemporary video installation by British artist Andrew Cross.
To take advantage of the Bring a Companion at 50 percent off Offer, visit Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL and use the discount code H791. Some blackout dates and seat restrictions apply. Reservations are required a minimum of three days prior to travel and the discount is not valid in conjunction with any other discounts.
also has other discounts for area - Orlando Entertainment Book is worth buying for food and attraction discounts and freebees for companion tickets to lots of attractions (not Disney)
Does anyone know any code to get a discount on the autotrain.....other than the AAA, NARP, etc typical ones. The Orlando Card only works southbound first and I live in Florida and want a round trip starting here.
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New Guest Rewards Promotion - Acela
Just received by email:
TAKE 3 ROUNDTRIPS ON ACELA AND GET 1 FREE ROUNDTRIP
PLUS
DOUBLE POINTS ON ACELA IF YOU PAY WITH ANY MASTERCARD
Take three roundtrips on Acela® (or six one-ways) and get one free, plus earn double points when you use a MasterCard® card. Register and travel between January 5 and March 14, 2009 to qualify for the FREE roundtrip which is valid for travel May 9 through June 30, 2009.
To earn the free roundtrip, travelers must be Amtrak Guest Rewards® members and register online or call 1-800-307-5000 (option 2) and reference 10509.
Amtrak Guest Rewards members also earn double points on every qualifying trip on Acela purchased with any MasterCard card.
To register for this offer, visit us online or call 1-800-307-5000 (option 2) using registration code 10509.
Terms and Conditions:
1. Must be an Amtrak Guest Rewards member and register for this offer online at Amtrakguestrewards.com/10509 or by calling 1-800-307-5000 and selecting option 2. Members must include their membership number when making reservations.
2. Qualifying Acela trips must be taken between January 5, 2009 and March 14, 2009 and be a minimum of $85 per qualifying trip one-way or $170 per roundtrip. Limit of two qualifying trips per day (one roundtrip or two one-ways). Cancelled or refunded reservations/tickets will be deemed ineligible.
3. A maximum of eight roundtrips may be earned. Free roundtrip will be awarded in the form of two one-way trips. One-way trips are valid for Acela Business class travel May 9, 2009 through June 30, 2009 and are subject to Acela award travel time-of-day restrictions on weekdays. Acela award travel may not occur from any boarding point between start-of-service and 8:59 a.m. inclusive, or between 2:00 p.m. and 5:59 p.m. inclusive Monday through Friday.
4. Free trips may be redeemed online by clicking the 'redeem now' link located under 'My Promotions' on the logged-in program homepage or by calling 1-800-307-5000. No printed voucher will be mailed. To receive a notification email each time you earn a free trip you must opt-in to promotional emails in your Amtrak Guest Rewards profile.
5. If registered for the Acela "Take 3 roundtrips, get one free" promotion, double Amtrak Guest Rewards points will be awarded for Acela trips purchased with any MasterCard card.
6. Other terms and conditions may apply.
Here is a repost for the 2009 thread of current Downeaster discounts.
I took the Downeaster from Boston (BON) to Portland and back for a one day get-away. A great trip, free Wifi, wonderful customer service by the staff, and a fantastic way to see the snow covered New England scenery. One of the best bargains is to upgrade to Business Class for a few dollars more.
The Downeaster Travel Guide handed out onboard has the following discounts on that route:
V687 - 25% discount on round-trip to Boston for evening events V581 - Kids ride free on Sundays through June 2009 V543 - Seniors save 50% when traveling Tuesday-Thursday through June 2009 V279 - 25% discount on medical travel through June 2009 V773 - Buy 1 adult get 1 free through February 2009 College 6TIX - get six trips on the Downeaster for $76 when you show your college ID. Up to 50% off regular fares
Not sure if this is a targeted promo or not. The deal killer for me is the $50 minimum on one-ways.
Take three roundtrips on the Northeast RegionalSM (or six one-ways) and get one free, plus earn double points when you use a MasterCard® card. Register and travel between January 5 and March 14, 2009 to qualify for the FREE roundtrip which is valid for travel May 9 through June 30, 2009.
To earn the free roundtrip, travelers must be Amtrak Guest Rewards® members and register online or call 1-800-307-5000 (option 2) and reference 10709.
Amtrak Guest Rewards members also earn double points on every qualifying trip on the Northeast Regional purchased with any MasterCard card.
MasterCard
To register for this offer, visit us online or call 1-800-307-5000 (option 2) using registration code 10709.
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Terms and Conditions:
1. Must be an Amtrak Guest Rewards member and register for this offer online Amtrakguestrewards.com/10709 or by calling 1-800-307-5000 and selecting option 2. Members must include their membership number when making reservations.
2. Qualifying Northeast Regional trips must be taken between January 5, 2009 and March 14, 2009 and be a minimum of $50 per qualifying trip one-way or $100 per roundtrip. Limit of two qualifying trips per day (one roundtrip or two one-ways). Cancelled or refunded reservations/tickets will be deemed ineligible.
3. Travel with a monthly pass or using multi-ride tickets does not qualify for this promotion.
4. A maximum of eight roundtrips may be earned. Free roundtrip will be awarded in the form of two one-way trips. One-way trips are valid for Northeast Regional Coach class travel May 9, 2009 through June 30, 2009.
5. Free trips may be redeemed online by clicking the 'redeem now' link located under 'My Promotions' on the logged-in program homepage or by calling 1-800-307-5000. No printed voucher will be mailed. To receive a notification email each time you earn a free trip you must opt-in to promotional emails in your Amtrak Guest Rewards profile.
6. Other terms and conditions may apply.
I just received an email for the Winter Sale. Is this/any promo combinable w/ other discounts? For example: I'm meeting my other half in PHL to travel from there to CHS. She has a disability card that gives her 15% off. I have AAA. Can all of this be combined? Are there any other codes above in your promo/discount thread that can work w/ this as well?
2009 Amtrak Promotions and Discounts
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