FlyerTalk Forums - Amtrak Guest Rewards http://www.flyertalk.com/forum en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:47:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg FlyerTalk Forums - Amtrak Guest Rewards http://www.flyertalk.com/forum Best way from train to downtown Manhattan http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1018696-best-way-train-downtown-manhattan.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:44:50 GMT I will have a meeting on Monday at around 11:15 near City Hall and will be coming up from D.C. Because I'll be carrying a heavy case, I'll need to take a taxi. Am I likelier to get there faster at that hour if I catch the cab from Newark, or 15 minutes later from Penn Station in New York?

Yonatan ]]> Amtrak Guest Rewards yonatan http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1018696-best-way-train-downtown-manhattan.html Anyone having trouble picking up AGR tickets from Quick-Trak? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1018380-anyone-having-trouble-picking-up-agr-tickets-quick-trak.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:58:57 GMT I went to book an AGR reward on the Northeast Regional for this weekend and got the following notice upon booking: *IMPORTANT: We are having technical difficulties printing Amtrak Guest Rewards redemption tickets from Quik-Trak kiosks for... I went to book an AGR reward on the Northeast Regional for this weekend and got the following notice upon booking:
IMPORTANT: We are having technical difficulties printing Amtrak Guest Rewards redemption tickets from Quik-Trak kiosks for reservations made on Amtrak.com after October 24. Bring your e-mail confirmation to a station agent to print your tickets, or call 800-USA RAIL regarding your reservation.
Has anyone had any problems picking up an AGR ticket lately with a reservation made on amtrak.com after 10/24/09? I ask this since I like to cut it as close as possible and standing in the potentially big line at NYP may affect how early I need to show up. ]]> Amtrak Guest Rewards tj722 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1018380-anyone-having-trouble-picking-up-agr-tickets-quick-trak.html 2010 Amtrak Promotions and Discounts http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1017452-2010-amtrak-promotions-discounts.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:01:44 GMT *Please Read This Post First!* *Welcome to the *2010* 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... Please Read This Post First!

Welcome to the 2010 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.

@:-) NEW! - When you see this icon, it means the following is new or updated information.

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.

http://www.amtrakdelays.com/
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 Resource RailServe 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.

2010 Blackout Dates: January 2-3; February 12, 15; April 2, 4-5.

National Promotions

Kids Ride Free - with purchase of Thomas and Friends Holiday Express DVD
A coupon for one free child ticket is enclosed in the Thomas and Friends Holiday Express DVD, available now. Tickets must be purchased by February 28, 2010 for travel between January 1, 2010 and April 30, 2010. Not valid on Acela Express, Auto Train, Carolinian/Piedmont and the Downeaster.

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/

Veteran's Advantage - 15% off Unlike Student Advantage, you really do have to be a veteran for this one. http://www.veteransadvantage.com/par...amtrak-50.html

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.

National Association of Railroad Passengers 10% discount - Join NARP, support Amtrak and receive a 10% discount on most rail fares! http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php/main/discount/

Weekly Specials and Hot Deals
Amtrak posts special, online-only railfares between Tuesday and Friday each week. Fares are typically good for travel to/from any two stations located between the listed origin and destination stations. Fares are always shown for one-way travel.

The Hot Deals page lists other promotions underway.

Weekly Specials

Hot Deals!
Guest Rewards Promotions

No 2010 promotions currently known. Please contribute by posting discount code information in this thread!
Northeast Routes

V266 - 20% Savings to/from Connecticut
Save 20% off the lowest available railfare when traveling to or from Bridgeport, Mystic, New Haven, New London, Old Saybrook and Stamford, CT on Northeast Regional service. Valid for travel through March 31, 2010. Three day advance purchase required.

Southern Routes

No 2010 promotions currently known. Please contribute by posting discount code information in this thread!
Midwestern Routes

No 2010 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!

http://www.glacierparkinc.com/Specia...sp?id=1&type=2

Northwestern Routes

No 2010 promotions currently known. Please contribute by posting discount code information in this thread!
Southwestern Routes

No 2010 promotions currently known. Please contribute by posting discount code information in this thread!
]]> Amtrak Guest Rewards ByeByeDelta http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1017452-2010-amtrak-promotions-discounts.html Hotels near the EWR station? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1017090-hotels-near-ewr-station.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:35:18 GMT I have to go to an early meeting in downtown Newark right by Penn station, but the Hilton there is completely booked. I was wondering if any of the Newark airport hotels are easy to get to from the airport station? Same goes for the Metropark... I have to go to an early meeting in downtown Newark right by Penn station, but the Hilton there is completely booked.

I was wondering if any of the Newark airport hotels are easy to get to from the airport station? Same goes for the Metropark stop . . .

Yonatan ]]> Amtrak Guest Rewards yonatan http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1017090-hotels-near-ewr-station.html amtrak- bay area/san fran http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1016912-amtrak-bay-area-san-fran.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:03:27 GMT are there any amtrak stations in the san fran/bay area that offer long term parking (either free or paid)? thx are there any amtrak stations in the san fran/bay area that offer long term parking (either free or paid)? thx ]]> Amtrak Guest Rewards musikdude http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1016912-amtrak-bay-area-san-fran.html Do you ever turn seats to form a group of 4? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1014150-do-you-ever-turn-seats-form-group-4-a.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:08:39 GMT On a northbound AutoTrain trip last Monday (read: empty), I showed my Dad how I could fold up the thigh supports on two seats, step on the aisle pedal, and rotate the seat 180 degrees. With the thigh supports from all four seats bridging the gap... On a northbound AutoTrain trip last Monday (read: empty), I showed my Dad how I could fold up the thigh supports on two seats, step on the aisle pedal, and rotate the seat 180 degrees. With the thigh supports from all four seats bridging the gap between seats, I managed to form a 'bed' in coach.

Just wondering if others turn seats (in any car type) to suit their needs or do you feel it's inappropriate to do so without asking permission. ]]> Amtrak Guest Rewards etna http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1014150-do-you-ever-turn-seats-form-group-4-a.html Amtrak w/ Continental? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1014083-amtrak-w-continental.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:21:00 GMT I was wondering do I get any benefits for having a regular Amtrak card or Star Alliance Silver card when I fly Continental? Like free checked luggage or something? Cause for United I get 3 free checked luggage with my Star Alliance Silver card. I was wondering do I get any benefits for having a regular Amtrak card or Star Alliance Silver card when I fly Continental? Like free checked luggage or something? Cause for United I get 3 free checked luggage with my Star Alliance Silver card. ]]> Amtrak Guest Rewards Jimgotkp http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1014083-amtrak-w-continental.html Questions about Auto Train on-board upgrades http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1014036-questions-about-auto-train-board-upgrades.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:47:03 GMT We have a reservation for a December Auto Train to Sanford in a roomette. The current price for a bedroom on the same train is almost $500 more than the roomette; a little steep for a single overnight. So, are there ever reduced price onboard... We have a reservation for a December Auto Train to Sanford in a roomette. The current price for a bedroom on the same train is almost $500 more than the roomette; a little steep for a single overnight. So, are there ever reduced price onboard upgrades from roomette to bedroom available on the Auto Train? If so, who do you approach on the train? Is it possible to inquire about reduced price upgrades at the station ticket office, or do you have to wait till onboard? Finally, if the upgrades are available at a reasonable price, would the amount paid be the difference between what we already paid for the roomette, and the onboard price for the bedroom? Thanks. ]]> Amtrak Guest Rewards ohmark http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1014036-questions-about-auto-train-board-upgrades.html Just received a SECOND select packet for this year. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1013698-just-received-second-select-packet-year.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:54:30 GMT i qualified for select status near the end of 2008 and received my 2009 packet in March. Amtrak just sent me another 2009 packet - identical to the one I got in March, with a February 2010 expiration on the card and tags. Any idea (other than a... i qualified for select status near the end of 2008 and received my 2009 packet in March. Amtrak just sent me another 2009 packet - identical to the one I got in March, with a February 2010 expiration on the card and tags. Any idea (other than a screw up) why they would send this?
I'm certainly not complaining as I just got three more upgrade coupons and three more club passes. ^ ]]> Amtrak Guest Rewards rittenhousesq http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1013698-just-received-second-select-packet-year.html Help with Select Plus Companion Voucher http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1013564-help-select-plus-companion-voucher.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:05:51 GMT To all of the Amtrak experts out there:

I'm trying to use one of my Select Plus companion vouchers to travel from Stamford to Boston on the day after Thanksgiving (which is not blacked out).

The fare is $41 online, so I expected it to be $41 for two people. However, when I called to make the reservation I was told that the fare would be $54 for two people. I told the agent that I saw $41 online, and she said that she saw it, too, but that when she went to use the companion voucher the price jumped to $54. I then called back the next day and got the same response.

I used one of these vouchers earlier this year and got the exact price that was available online. Any idea what's going on here? The extra $13 isn't the end of the world, but I'm puzzled as to why I can't get the $41 price. ]]> Amtrak Guest Rewards jkm024 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1013564-help-select-plus-companion-voucher.html Cascades Business Class http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1013370-cascades-business-class.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:33:28 GMT Is it worth the extra cost for the upgrade to business class on the Cascades #516 from Portland to Vancouver? Is it basically the same as the business class on the Surfliner trains?? Is it worth the extra cost for the upgrade to business class on the Cascades #516 from Portland to Vancouver? Is it basically the same as the business class on the Surfliner trains?? ]]> Amtrak Guest Rewards musikdude http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1013370-cascades-business-class.html Strange Point Expiration http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1013088-strange-point-expiration.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:11:12 GMT Just noticed that something very strange happened to my AGR points. I transfered 10000 points from SPG to my Amtrak account (which has been dormant for at least a year or two) in early August and then redeemed 9000 of those points for award... Just noticed that something very strange happened to my AGR points.

I transfered 10000 points from SPG to my Amtrak account (which has been dormant for at least a year or two) in early August and then redeemed 9000 of those points for award tickets.

For some reason, the remaining 1000 points expired in October - despite only being in the AGR account for less then 3 month. I was under impression that points only expire after 36 month of inactivity - not 3.

Probably a mistake, will call AGR tomorrow to find out. ]]> Amtrak Guest Rewards yevlesh2 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1013088-strange-point-expiration.html Confused about status year http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1013039-confused-about-status-year.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:51:22 GMT I just got my Select kit and it says that my status lasts until Feb. 28, 2010. For the airlines, it would be 2011. Is Amtrak different or is the date wrong in the kit? I just got my Select kit and it says that my status lasts until Feb. 28, 2010. For the airlines, it would be 2011. Is Amtrak different or is the date wrong in the kit? ]]> Amtrak Guest Rewards EricH http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1013039-confused-about-status-year.html Autotrain Rates Rising! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1012050-autotrain-rates-rising.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:07:36 GMT I have just checked the rates for the Autotrain for May/June 2010 and find that bedrooms run about $650, which is a significant increase. Also fares are also up for seats and cars. It looks like they emulate the airlines and then some. I have just checked the rates for the Autotrain for May/June 2010 and find that bedrooms run about $650, which is a significant increase.
Also fares are also up for seats and cars.
It looks like they emulate the airlines and then some. ]]> Amtrak Guest Rewards catamaran http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1012050-autotrain-rates-rising.html NEC Meltdown 10/28 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1011464-nec-meltdown-10-28-a.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:02:45 GMT Was anyone else caught in the afternoon mess caused by trees down on the wires just east of New Haven on 10/28? I rode BOS-NYP on 2159 during the morning. Nice ride. I arrived at NYP CA at 6:15pm to catch the 2172 at 7:00pm north, and what a... Was anyone else caught in the afternoon mess caused by trees down on the wires just east of New Haven on 10/28?

I rode BOS-NYP on 2159 during the morning. Nice ride.

I arrived at NYP CA at 6:15pm to catch the 2172 at 7:00pm north, and what a mess! Two midday southbound Acelas from BOS were canceled at NHV due to the blocked tracks, with passengers put on regional equipment. The 3pm and 5pm southbound Acelas from Boston were running 90-120 minutes late.

2172 coming up from DC due to arrive at NYP at 6:50pm was turned to become 2173 southbound (8:15pm) since there was no other equipment, and they needed this set back in DC for Friday morning. Southbound from NYP 2171 passengers were put on the Vermonter #55.

Through passengers on 2172 from the south were offloaded at NYP, and they plus the originating passengers (including me!) were put on the 7:30pm Regional, 178. With the very short time available, the orders were to use the 2172 tickets on 178 and figure out the refunds later. (The ticket counter was swamped as was the Club Acela desk.) 178 finally left at 7:50pm, with nearly every seat filled. But then just east of NHV, the engine on 178 died. It turns out that during the power phase change, the on-board computer failed. It took about 40 minute to (as the Conductor said) to "reboot the computer and everything else in the engine." Of course by that time, the train air had depleted, and after the power was restored, we had to wait for the air to pump up the brake system before we could get underway. We finally arrived in Boston about an hour late (for 178), and nearly two hours later than 2172 should have arrived. On the way north through CT and RI, the two empty Acela sets I saw earlier at NHV zoomed by us deadheading to BOS to become the early Friday departures.

I called Amtrak Customer Relations today and they will send me a voucher for the difference between the Acela and Regional fares, plus the first class upgrade fee, very fair in my opinion. Kudos to Veronica at NYP's CA for handling things as best as she could, and keeping the passengers informed of their options. ]]> Amtrak Guest Rewards wxguy http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amtrak-guest-rewards/1011464-nec-meltdown-10-28-a.html