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Welcome to the 2011 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.
AmSnag - Fare Finder
Use
AmSnag to view all available prices for a set date range between two stations. Very handy locating which day has the lowest fare.
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. Blackout dates also apply to Guest Rewards ticket redemptions. Select Plus members have access to "Rule Buster" awards during blackout periods.
2011 Promotion Blackout Dates: May 27; July 1-2; September 2, 5; October 7; November 22-23, 26-28; December 21-24, 26-30
2011 Guest Rewards Blackout Dates: February 18, 21; April 22, 24-25; May 27; July 1-2; September 2, 5; November 22-23, 26-28
National Promotions
H863 -
30% Off Companion Fare
Valid for bookings made September 3 through December 15, 2011 for travel January 3 through April 30, 2012. Discount must be booked via 800-USA-RAIL. Not valid on Acela, Auto Train, Northeast Regionals, Keystones, Ethan Allen, Vermonter, Capitol Corridor, Cascades, Pacific Surfliner, San Joaquin and 7000-8999 Thurway bus service.
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/
Hot Deals and Weekly Specials
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 that are usually booked without a discount code. Be sure to visit these pages often for the latest information.
Weekly Specials
Hot Deals!
Double Points this Fall
Make fall twice as nice. With the Double Take promotion from Amtrak Guest RewardsŪ you'll earn double points the next time you head out to see the seasonal colors. Plus, you'll keep earning through November 23, 2011. All qualifying travel from the start of the promotion will earn double points. That means your points will add up faster to bring you closer to free AmtrakŪ travel. Registration at
AmtrakGuestRewards.com required.
Thanks,
Soxin7!
Save 25% off Northeast Regional Railfare
Book at least 14 days in advance and the railfare will be automatically discounted 25%.
Use of promotion codes when booking more than 14 days in advance will replace the 25% discount and result in a higher fare.
Companions save 30% off travel to/from Washington, DC
Save 30% off a companion's ticket with purchase of a regular price adult ticket. Valid for travel to/from Washington, NC on Northeast Regional service only.
Valid for sale through December 17, 2011 and for travel through December 20, 2011. Coach only. Seating is limited. Blackout dates apply. Three day advance purchase required. Must book via
Amtrak.com and click the Book Now link on this
page.
Southern Routes
V104 - 15% off travel to/from Orlando
Using the FREE Orlando Visitor
Magic Card, you can take 15% off the available adult railfare when traveling to or from Winter Park, Orlando and Kissimmee stations.
Valid for travel through December 31, 2011. Three day advance purchase required. Seats limited. Must call 800-USA-RAIL to book using discount code V104. Not available on Amtrak.com.
Midwestern Routes
No current promotions. Know about one we missed? Please share in this thread!
Western Long Haul Routes
No current promotions. Know about one we missed? Please share in this thread!
Northwestern Routes
No current promotions. Know about one we missed? Please share in this thread!
Southwestern Routes
20% Off the Surfliner and San Joaquin to/from Santa Barbara County
Travel to or from Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, Solvang, Buellton, Lompoc, Surf, Guadalupe and Santa Maria and save 20% off the available railfare. Registration with
Santa Barbara Car Free required. Only bookable on Amtrak.com via link after registering.
Valid for sale through December 16, 2011 and for travel through December 19, 2011 on the Pacific Surfliner, San Joaquin and associated Thruway Bus services. Three day advance purchase required. Blackout dates apply. Not valid on 7000-8999 Thruway Bus services. Thanks
Exiled in Express!